Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman

474 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

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Everything changes for Fat Charlie Nancy, the South London boy so called by his father, the day his dad drops dead while doing karaoke.Charlie didn't know his estranged father was a god - Anansi the trickster, master of mischief and social disorde...

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Community Reviews Summary of 18,965 reviews

Moods

adventurous 85%
funny 79%
mysterious 45%
lighthearted 37%
dark 24%
emotional 18%
hopeful 12%
reflective 12%
tense 9%
inspiring 8%
challenging 3%
relaxing 3%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 26%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 30% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

4.02

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