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American Gods

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2001

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In what ways does Wednesday reflect American culture? How much can his interpretation of culture be trusted?

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Shadow performs coin tricks. How do the coin tricks help him, and what do coins represent in the novel?

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Czernobog represents duality in the novel. Is he scared that he may be replaced by his brother when spring arrives?

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