Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman

336 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

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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 19,125 reviews

Moods

adventurous 85%
funny 78%
mysterious 46%
lighthearted 37%
dark 24%
emotional 17%
reflective 12%
hopeful 11%
tense 9%
inspiring 8%
challenging 3%
relaxing 3%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 67%
fast 26%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Character: 30% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 86% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7%

Average rating

4.02

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