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A review by thestorydoer
Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-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
4.75
Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman is the second comedic book I've read of his and he hits the nail on the head for a second time.
The small ensemble of characters are nothing but fantastic. Our main character, Fat Charlie, is a total loser. He gets introduced to his brother Spider who's the total opposite of him. This is when the shenanigans unfold and at first, the story seems to be heading in the direction of a weird, demigod adult romance. Eventually though, it develops, and it keeps developing, until it becomes a full on thriller and you wonder to yourself if you're reading the same novel. This development is a good thing though, as the story it develops into is action packed, exciting, and seems to be a good fit for the characters.
The mythology elements are horrendously dark but it somehow maintains it's lighthearted humour throughout the entire book. The character development for everyone as well is fantastic. It honestly executes so much so well, I really can't say much in this book.
However, for the missing .25 in this book, the chemistry between Daisy and Charlie feels underdeveloped. It ends with the two characters marrying each other even though I didn't see the reason why they would do that in the first place.
Overall, a funny, fantastically written book which develops into utter chaos and I love it. 4.75/5
The small ensemble of characters are nothing but fantastic. Our main character, Fat Charlie, is a total loser. He gets introduced to his brother Spider who's the total opposite of him. This is when the shenanigans unfold and at first, the story seems to be heading in the direction of a weird, demigod adult romance. Eventually though, it develops, and it keeps developing, until it becomes a full on thriller and you wonder to yourself if you're reading the same novel. This development is a good thing though, as the story it develops into is action packed, exciting, and seems to be a good fit for the characters.
The mythology elements are horrendously dark but it somehow maintains it's lighthearted humour throughout the entire book. The character development for everyone as well is fantastic. It honestly executes so much so well, I really can't say much in this book.
Overall, a funny, fantastically written book which develops into utter chaos and I love it. 4.75/5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture