The writing and narration of this book were outstanding but the subject matter itself, while I expected to enjoy, I didn't enjoy at all. It is hard to imagine that anyone would want to follow or believe in these god creatures as most of them seemed dull and/or dim-witted and so easily fooled. Hardly seemed like gods I would wish to follow. The ease with which they were tricked or taken for a fool, and the brute activity of many of them, made them very daft, unlikable characters. If you are a fan of the mythology, Mr. Gaiman's writing, and particularly his narration, will bring these characters to life for you in a rich and meaningful setting, but it just wasn't for me, although I really was hoping it would be.