by Neil Gaiman
Published 2011
AN ACCLAIMED, EMMY-NOMINATED TV SERIES ON AMAZON PRIME VIDEO WINNER OF THE HUGO, LOCUS AND BRAM STOKER AWARDS 'To give him his full title: Neil Gaiman, Architect of Worlds, Svengali of Plot, Shaman of Character, Exploder of Cliché, Master Craftsman of Style, Dreamer Laureate of the Republic of Letters' DAVID MITCHELL 'Original, engrossing, and endlessly inventive' GEORGE R.R. MARTIN 'Brilliant and unique' GUARDIAN --- 'This is about the soul of America, the idea that everyone came here from somewhere' NEIL GAIMAN --- After three years in prison, Shadow Moon is free to go home. But hours before his release, his beloved wife is killed in a freak accident. Numbly, he boards a plane where he meets an enigmatic stranger who seems to know Shadow and claims to be an ancient god - and king of America. Together they embark on a profoundly strange road trip across the USA, encountering a kaleidoscopic cast of characters along the way. But all around them a storm of unnatural proportions is gathe
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Recently released from prison and grappling with personal tragedy, Shadow's voice should be calm and introspective, carrying a quiet strength and underlying weariness.
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“A deep, serious, and calm middle-aged male voice, which perfectly captures Shadow's introspective and weary nature while maintaining quiet strength.”
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“A deep, middle-aged male voice that is serious, calm, and smooth, embodying Shadow's quiet strength, introspection, and underlying weariness.”
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“This middle-aged male voice is deep, calm, and serious, fitting Shadow's introspective and quiet strength, though 'authoritative' might be a slight overmatch for his weariness.”
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An ancient god claiming to be the king of America, his voice should be charismatic, authoritative, and hold a mysterious, perhaps slightly manipulative, quality.
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“This voice is authoritative and deep, capturing the 'king of America' aspect. While middle-aged instead of old, its serious tone can convey some of the confidence needed for a charismatic and mysterious figure.”
Also recommended for: Shadow Moon
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“This deep, mysterious, and dramatic male voice can embody the authoritative and charismatic nature of an ancient god, though it's middle-aged rather than explicitly old.”