Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman

Anansi Boys

American Gods #2

Neil Gaiman

336 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous funny medium-paced

Description

When Fat Charlie's dad named something, it stuck. Like calling Fat Charlie "Fat Charlie." Even now, twenty years later, Charlie Nancy can't shake that name, one of the many embarrassing "gifts" his father bestowed -- before he dropped dead on a ka...

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Community Reviews Summary of 12,760 reviews

Moods

adventurous 82%
funny 76%
mysterious 44%
lighthearted 38%
dark 29%
emotional 17%
hopeful 10%
reflective 10%
tense 9%
inspiring 7%
challenging 3%
relaxing 3%
informative 1%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 29%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Character: 31% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6%

Average rating

4.01

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