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Description
Shadow is a man with a past. But now he wants nothing more than to live a quiet life with his wife and stay out of trouble. Until he learns that she's been killed in a terrible accident. Flying home for the funeral, as a violent storm rocks the plane, a strange man in the seat next to him... read more
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Cast of Characters/Important People
- Shadow: The main character, Shadow is a convicted criminal who plans on keeping his head down when he is released. However, upon his release a bizarre chain of events with a supernatural spin changes his plans as he becomes involved in a war between the Gods of old and some new usurpers.
- Laura: Shadow's wife. His whole time in prison, Shadow longs to get back to her.
- Mr. Wednesday: Shadow's new boss, who hires him soon after his release and seems to have some supernatural powers.
Memorable Quotes
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“People imagine, and people believe: and it is that belief, that rock-solid belief, that makes things happen”
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“People populate the darkness; with ghosts, with gods, with electrons, with tales”
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First Sentence
Shadow had done three years in prison.
Table of Contents
Authors & Contributors
- Neil Gaiman (Author)
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