Tag Archives: Neil Gaiman

American Gods & Roadside Attractions

By Robin Bates | Published: October 29, 2016

Neil Gaiman’s “American Gods” is a whacky look at religion that ends up making some pretty good points.

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America, a Land in Perpetual Search

By Robin Bates | Published: April 8, 2015

The hero of Neil Gaiman’s “American Gods” shows America how it can live in perpetual search. Insisting that the country look a certain way leads to violence.

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A Fantasy about U.S. Thirst for War

By Robin Bates | Published: April 7, 2015

Neil Gaiman’s “American Gods” understands the thirst of those Americans that want to go to war with Iran.

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When American Fantasies Are Dangerous

By Robin Bates | Published: March 23, 2015

The denial of reality that has taken over certain segments of the GOP is well described by Neil Gaiman in “American Gods.” America has a long tradition of such fantasizing.

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