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My Take on American Gods
Unless you’ve been visiting another planet, I’m sure you’ve heard that American Gods had high ratings. Tonight, the second episode airs. If you didn’t see last week’s episode, I’d suggest that you catch up. Judging by the first episode, I think this one is a winner. I’d say all the accolades are deserved.
I’ve been looking forward to the TV series for a long time. Sometimes I worry when books I love or like become films or a TV series, and I prepare myself to be disappointed.
Last week’s episode wasn’t a disappointment. I haven’t read the book in years, but the first airing followed the story I remember. The casting is excellent. The script was good. And, the acting above average. If you like Neil Gaiman’s weirdness, which I do, you’ll probably enjoy the series. I was happy and relieved.
For those who have read the book, you won’t be disappointed. For those purest out there, yes, there were things added and missing from the story. Since I don’t remember everything about the book, I wasn’t bothered by the series straying from the book’s plot and characters. For me, there was nothing egregious.
If you haven’t read the book, no worries, you’ll probably like the show.
The violence is graphic, and there’s lots of blood, sometimes so over the top that my mind started thinking about special effects rather than engagement with the story. I do better reading about violence in books than I do watching excessive violence on TV or in the theater, so I was fine.
A heads-up for parents, the book and the series aren’t for young children.
The Usual Reminder
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