Anansi Boys
by Neil Gaiman
Taste attributes: fantasycomedymyth/fairytalefastfresh & originallightimaginarylinearglossyfish out of water/culture clashunderdog triumphscomplex relationship
Boxlist takeExpect an otherworldly, accessible fantasy novel, glossy rather than gritty. Best if you like escapism over depth.
Pace: fast · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: light · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: glossy · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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4.0 / 5
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About This Book
Anansi Boys is a fantasy novel by English writer Neil Gaiman. In the novel, "Mr. Nancy" — an incarnation of the West African trickster god Anansi — dies, leaving twin sons, who in turn discover one another's existence after being separated as young children. The novel follows their adventures as they explore their common heritage.
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- Neil Gaiman
- Published
- 2005
- Pages
- 384
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