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17 June 2022

Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman (Book Beginnings & Friday 56)

 

Title: Anansi Boys
Author: Neil Gaiman
Publication: 20 September 2005
FormatKindle ebook & paperback


Amazon Description

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.

Ramble-y Teaserish Stuff
I absolutely loved American Gods once life settled down enough for me to actually devote the time and energy that it took. That's the thing ... one of many things ... about Gaiman. You really can't just half-ass reading his stuff because it will become all-consuming. Anansi Boys is definitely no exception. Work was crazier than expected this week so I haven't made as much progress as I had been expecting to by now, but I grabbed the blips and blurbs before really diving in so I would have something to post today and I have the next two nights off so hopefully I'll get in some quality time with Fat Charlie ... and, I suppose, Spider.
 


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Friday 56 (share a blurb from the 56th page or 56% mark) is hosted at Freda's Voice 
& Book Beginnings (share the first few sentences) is at Rose City Reader

4 comments:

Breana M. said...

I've read a couple of books by Neil Gaiman but not this specific story. It's on my TBR list. Have a great weekend!

fredamans said...

I liked this one but not as much as American Gods. The Ocean At The End Of The Lane is my favorite though, so far. :-) Happy weekend!

Sammie @ The Bookwyrm's Den said...

I still haven't read this book, even though I've been meaning to, but that beginning makes me think I definitely need to pick it up soon. xD I love Gaiman's writing style.

Anne@HeadFullofBooks said...

I loved this book when I read it years ago. In fact my daughters and I still repeat the line about limes to this day. Enjoy. My book this week is The Heart's Invisible Furies

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