"Keep safe," she told him. "I would not like to hear that you were gone for good." "It would distress me equally, my dear."
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.
"The best thing - in Shadows opinion, perhaps the only good thing - about being in prison was a feeling of relief. The feeling that hed plunged as low as he could plunge and hed hit bottom. He didnt worry that the man was going to get him, because the man had got him. He did not awake in prison with a feeling of dread; he was no longer scared of what tomorrow might bring, because yesterday had brought it."
American Gods"Like I said, dont piss off those bitches in the airports," said Johnnie Larch, in the back of his mind, "or theyll haul your sorry ass back here before you can spit"
American Gods"So what are you? A two-bit con artist?" Wednesday nodded. "Yes," he said. "I suppose I am. Among other things."
American Gods"Its easier to kill people, when youre dead yourself … I mean, its not such a big deal. Youre not so prejudiced anymore."
American Gods"You work for me now. You protect me. You transport me from place to place. You run errands. In an emergency, but only in an emergency, you hurt people who need to be hurt. In the unlikely event of my death, you will hold my vigil. And in return I shall make sure that your needs are adequately taken care of."
American Gods"If Hell is other people, thought Shadow, then Purgatory is airports."
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