Summary, Analysis, and Review of Neil Gaiman's American Gods PLEASE NOTE: This is a key takeaways and analysis of the book and NOT the original book. Start Publishing Notes' Summary, Analysis, and Review of Neil Gaiman's American Gods includes a summary of the book, review, analysis & key takeaways, and a detailed About the Author section. PREVIEW: American Gods is a novel about a war between old world gods, who have been transplanted to America by the Vikings, Egyptians, Irish, Africans, and more, and the more modern American gods-personifications of media and technology-who have sprung up in the United States over time. In most mythological systems, gods create; however, in American Gods, Gaiman presents a world in which human beings create gods. The deities require human belief, sacrifice, and/or worship in order to survive. The Old Gods, who are no longer worshipped, have lost power and solidity over the years. Although they still have some special abilities, they can be killed and destroyed much like humans can - though it takes a little more effort.
