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klunker-event
A local tradition involving an old car placed on a frozen lake that eventually falls through thinning ice, with townspeople betting on the timing.
1 chapter across 1 book
American Gods (2001)Neil Gaiman
Chapter 35
In this chapter, Shadow spends several cold days in the town of Lakeside, engaging with the local culture and people, particularly Hinzelmann, who introduces him to the town's traditions such as the klunker event. Shadow also investigates Native American mythology by researching thunderbirds and eagle stones at the library, where he encounters a mysterious boy and Marguerite Olsen. The chapter explores Shadow's integration into the community and his growing awareness of local folklore and mysteries.