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How long does it take to read American Gods?

Neil Gaiman

American Gods by Neil Gaiman takes about 10 hours 34 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.

About 10 hours 34 minutes

A week or two of reading

First published 2001. 576 pages, about 158,400 words.

22 days at 30 minutes a day

Estimate based on 275 words per page.

At other speeds

Slow, 150 words a minute 17 hours 36 minutes
Average, 250 words a minute 10 hours 34 minutes
Fast, 400 words a minute 6 hours 36 minutes

The page count is the median across 72 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.

About the book

American Gods (2001) is a fantasy novel by British author Neil Gaiman. The novel is a blend of Americana, fantasy, and various strands of ancient and modern mythology, all centering on the mysterious and taciturn Shadow.

Content warnings (AI-checked, may be incomplete)
  • violence
  • death of a child

How these are chosen

Subjects: science fiction, fantasy fiction, Americana, fantasy, mythology, Spiritual warfare

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