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A review by samihami
Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Another Gaiman’s work that I just couldn’t put down.
The way he threads different story lines and connects them all at the end is so masterful.
I’m also noticing a theme of a character whose life is turned upside down and they have no other choice but get swayed by the effect and gradually lose their mind, before finding peace once more (American Gods have a similar element). This is another thing that is well done and I’m genuinely enjoying the crazy situations Charlie is put through.
The madness, tension, comedy, romance, chaos, great deal of coincidence, and the constant presence of the gods. Just a fun fun read.
Also Gaiman really knows how to write an unlikeable character cause I really wanted to punch Graham Coats every time he appeared on the page.
The way he threads different story lines and connects them all at the end is so masterful.
I’m also noticing a theme of a character whose life is turned upside down and they have no other choice but get swayed by the effect and gradually lose their mind, before finding peace once more (American Gods have a similar element). This is another thing that is well done and I’m genuinely enjoying the crazy situations Charlie is put through.
The madness, tension, comedy, romance, chaos, great deal of coincidence, and the constant presence of the gods. Just a fun fun read.
Also Gaiman really knows how to write an unlikeable character cause I really wanted to punch Graham Coats every time he appeared on the page.