![]() The concept that a god is only alive insofar as he or she is worshiped is a fascinating idea to explore. I suppose, when writing a book about all the gods people follow today (the gods of the freeway, the coaxial cable, the paingod, the god of neon, the rock god, the god of smog and even the god of Freudian guilt), you should expect trouble.I tracked this volume down through after learning it was the inspiration behind Neil Gaiman's American Gods and Anansi Boys. Ellison lacks the restraint that most human beings come by instinctively. This not is intended most sincerely, and not as hyperbole" (xii).The first story was troubling enough to make me question whether or not I should have bought the book. The emotional content of these stories, taken without break, may be extremely upsetting. ![]() ![]() The warning at the start of the book set the tone well:"It is suggested that the reader not attempt to read this book at one sitting. ![]()
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