Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman

Anansi Boys

American Gods #2

Neil Gaiman

387 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, 20 years later, Charlie Nancy can't shake that name, one of the many embarrassing "gifts" his father bestowed-before he dropped dead on a karaoke s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 13,786 reviews

Moods

adventurous 82%
funny 78%
mysterious 44%
lighthearted 37%
dark 27%
emotional 18%
hopeful 12%
reflective 11%
tense 10%
inspiring 8%
challenging 3%
relaxing 3%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 26%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 31% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 86% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 5%

Average rating

4.01

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