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by Neil Gaiman
4.52017448 pages
Why you'll love it:
Another Neil Gaiman book — if you love their writing style, this is a natural next pick.
10 Best Books Like American Gods
If you loved American Gods by Neil Gaiman, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
Quick Answer
The best books like American Gods are:
- 1Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman4.5
- 2Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke0
- 3Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman4.5Series starter
- 4The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie4.5Series starter
- 5Eye of the World by Robert Jordan4.5
- 6Fool Moon by Jim Butcher4.4
- 7The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan4.7
- 8The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang0Series starter
- 9A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin0Series starter
- 10Good Omens by Terry Pratchett & Neil Gaiman4.3
Fantasy02010
When Shadow is released from prison to learn his wife has died, he's recruited by the mysterious Mr. Wednesday for a strange job that pulls him into a hidden war between old gods brought to America by immigrants and new gods born from modern obsessions. As they journey across the country, Shadow discovers that America itself is a battleground where ancient powers clash with contemporary forces for the nation's soul.
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by Susanna Clarke
02009
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a scholarly and melancholic tone that will resonate with American Gods fans.
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Dungeon Crawler Carl
Start of Dungeon Crawler Crawler seriesby Matt Dinniman
4.52020446 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a darkly hilarious yet brutal tone that will resonate with American Gods fans.
4
The Blade Itself
Start of First Law seriesby Joe Abercrombie
4.52009624 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a darkly cynical tone that will resonate with American Gods fans.
5
by Robert Jordan
4.51993
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a epic and earnest tone that will resonate with American Gods fans.
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by Jim Butcher
4.42011368 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a wisecracking and gritty tone that will resonate with American Gods fans.
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by Robert Jordan
4.72000751 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a earnest and mythic tone that will resonate with American Gods fans.
8
The Poppy War
Start of Poppy War seriesby R.F. Kuang
02018
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a brutal and unforgiving tone that will resonate with American Gods fans.
9
A Game of Thrones
Start of A Song of Ice and Fire seriesby George R.R. Martin
02005
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a brutal and cynical tone that will resonate with American Gods fans.
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by Terry Pratchett & Neil Gaiman
4.31990384 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a witty and irreverent tone that will resonate with American Gods fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like American Gods
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neverwhere | Neil Gaiman | 4.5 | 2017 | 448 | Same author |
| Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell | Susanna Clarke | 0 | 2009 | — | Similar vibes |
| Dungeon Crawler Carl📚 Series starter | Matt Dinniman | 4.5 | 2020 | 446 | Start a new series |
| The Blade Itself📚 Series starter | Joe Abercrombie | 4.5 | 2009 | 624 | Start a new series |
| Eye of the World📚 Series starter | Robert Jordan | 4.5 | 1993 | — | Start a new series |
| Fool Moon | Jim Butcher | 4.4 | 2011 | 368 | Similar vibes |
| The Eye of the World📚 Series starter | Robert Jordan | 4.7 | 2000 | 751 | Start a new series |
| The Poppy War📚 Series starter | R.F. Kuang | 0 | 2018 | — | Start a new series |
| A Game of Thrones📚 Series starter | George R.R. Martin | 0 | 2005 | — | Start a new series |
| Good Omens | Terry Pratchett & Neil Gaiman | 4.3 | 1990 | 384 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to American Gods?
The most similar books to American Gods are Neverwhere, Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, Dungeon Crawler Carl.
What should I read after American Gods?
After finishing American Gods, readers most commonly pick up Neverwhere next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Neil Gaiman, such as Neverwhere.
Who writes books like Neil Gaiman?
Authors similar to Neil Gaiman include Terry Pratchett.
What genre is American Gods?
American Gods is a Fantasy novel by Neil Gaiman, published in 2010.
How long is American Gods?
American Gods varies in length depending on edition.
About American Gods
Days before his release from prison, Shadow's wife, Laura, dies in a mysterious car crash. Numbly, he makes his way back home. On the plane, he encounters the enigmatic Mr Wednesday, who claims to be a refugee from a distant war, a former god and the king of America. Together they embark on a profoundly strange journey across the heart of the USA, whilst all around them a storm of preternatural and epic proportions threatens to break.Scary, gripping and deeply unsettling, American Gods takes a long, hard look into the soul of America. You'll be surprised by what - and who - it finds there...