Anansi Boys

Neil Gaiman

Oct 2009 · Sold by Harper Collins

4.5

340 reviews

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448

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In this #1 New York Times bestseller, Neil Gaiman returns to the territory of his masterpiece, American Gods to once again probe the dark recesses of the soul.

God is dead. Meet the kids.

Fat Charlie Nancy’s normal life ended the moment his father dropped dead on a Florida karaoke stage. Charlie didn’t know his dad was a god. And he never knew he had a brother. Now brother Spider is on his doorstep—about to make Fat Charlie’s life more interesting . . . and a lot more dangerous.

“Thrilling, spooky, and wondrous.” —Denver Post

“Awesomely inventive.… When you take the free-fall plunge into a Neil Gaiman book, anything can happen and anything invariably does.” —Entertainment Weekly

“Delightful, funny and affecting.... A tall tale to end all tall tales.” —Washington Post Book World

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4.5

340 reviews

F Klassen

November 28, 2015

I read this book when I was 19 and fell in love with gaimans writing. I had been familiar with his comics but was hesitant to read his work due to how picky I am with the medium (if I don't like a writing style I can't bring myself to get past chapter 1. But he lives up to his status with every sentance. and the ending deffinitly had me surprised, and satisfied.

51 people found this review helpful

Justin Hurley

December 11, 2014

I preferred American gods more, but Anansi boys was fantastic in it's own right. Light hearted at points, and darkly poignant at others. Great character chemistry, and vivid details about the landscape lead to a amazing read.

11 people found this review helpful

Cliff Cole

July 14, 2015

Good book, but didn't keep my attention like 'American Gods' or 'Good Omens'.

6 people found this review helpful

About the author

Neil Gaiman is the New York Times bestselling and multi-award winning author and creator of many beloved books, graphic novels, short stories, film, television and theatre for all ages. He is the recipient of the Newbery and Carnegie Medals, and many Hugo, Nebula, World Fantasy, and Will Eisner Awards. Neil has adapted many of his works to television series, including Good Omens (co-written with Terry Pratchett) and The Sandman. He is a Goodwill Ambassador for the UN Refugee Agency UNHCR and Professor in the Arts at Bard College. For a lot more about his work, please visit: https://www.neilgaiman.com/

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