Anansi Boys

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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’s on his doorstep&#8212about to make Fat Charlie’s life more interesting . . . and a lot more dangerous.

“Deliciously compulsive . . . Grade: A.” “Ebullient . . . The Gaiman faithful will devour it gratefully.” “Somehow manages to be both really scary and really funny at the same time.” “Witty and engaging.” “The most accomplished of Gaiman’s novels . . . Urbane and sophisticated.” “A clever, quick-witted book.” “A remarkably funny book.” “A madcap, screwball world that is partly absurd, occassionally humane and always entertaining.” “Genre-busting . . . very creative and very funny. Grade: A-” “An off-kilter blend of reality and fantasy.” “A droll comedy of manners with elements of mystery, thriller and romance thrown in . . . Charming.” “Gaiman hardwires his comedy of misrule with a crackpot energy that, when successfully channelled, lights up the imagination.” “A thoughtful, atmospheric novel.” “Ebullient . . . ingenious . . . enormously entertaining throughout.” “Another lovely story as only Gaiman can tell it; necessary and recommended.” “[Gaiman is] the folksy, witty, foolishly wise narrator to perfection.” “Funny and subversive . . . Gaiman’s mastery of language carries the reader through to a satisfying conclusion.” “Delightful, funny and affecting . . . the literary equivalent of a hole in one.” “Readers who enjoyed American Gods . . . will fall madly in love with ANANSI BOYS.” “Gaiman at his best.” “A welterweight boxer of a book — light on its feet, but capable of delivering a punch.” “ANANSI BOYS makes an incredible read.” “[Gaiman] gives his flair for comedy free rein without losing his appreciation for the darker aspects of world mythology.” “A very accomplished comic novel.” “A hybrid of folk tale and farce that freely partakes of the comic wealth in each.” “Another great work from Neil Gaiman.” “Darkly funny and heartwarming to the end, this book is an addictive read not easily forgotten.”

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