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disrepdog · 3rd May 2007, 09:48 AM

It's the next Gaiman book on my list to read, even more so after what you guys have said in relation to American Gods.

Cheers

Rahl Windsong · 13th May 2007, 10:54 PM

Just started this book and it is also the very first Gaiman book for me, so far it seems very interesting and quite unlike any other fantasy I have read yet.

DarkIntentions · 2nd June 2007, 08:36 PM

Wow.. its funny reading my posts from years ago.
Anyway.. Now i've read

- Anansi Boys
- Neverwhere
- Stardust
-American Gods (Accept the Epilogue)
-Smoke and Mirrors

I love American Gods and need to get round to reading the other stories with Shadow.. I heard there is one in Fragile things? (Which i have - but haven't read) Also.. Good Omens sounds really good. It's my birthday on the 17th June so i'll be getting it then. ^-^

Nakor · 6th June 2007, 10:20 AM

I read Anansi Boys about 6 months ago.
I've recently finished listening to the Audio unabridged version of the book read by Lenny Henry and it was absolutely brilliant. All the Voices done by Lenny Henry were a perfect match for each character.

Anyone else listened to it?

Bibliophile · 4th July 2007, 03:57 PM

I'm actually reading this (again) with my wife right now. It definitely has a lighter tone than American Gods, but considering the Gods, I think that is fitting. Anansi is a trickster god, so I enjoy the humorous tone. Odin was a god of brooding power and passions, fitting for Shadow's tale.
I wonder if there will be a sequel? Doubtful, because it was wrapped up pretty neatly, but an interesting thought. Do you think Fat Charlie's child will have any of Anansi's power?

weaveworld · 29th December 2007, 03:40 AM

I just started reading 'Anansi Boys' and it is going well so far. I really enjoyed 'Stardust', next book I am reading by Neil Gaiman is 'American Gods' x

GOLLUM · 29th December 2007, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by weaveworld

I just started reading 'Anansi Boys' and it is going well so far. I really enjoyed 'Stardust', next book I am reading by Neil Gaiman is 'American Gods' x

For me American Gods is Neil's finest Novel to date. Hope you enjoy it.

weaveworld · 30th December 2007, 05:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GOLLUM

For me American Gods is Neil's finest Novel to date. Hope you enjoy it.

Thanks Gollum, I will let you know x

Giovanna Clairval · 11th February 2008, 09:35 PM

A very satisfying read.

Anansi Boys is lighter than American Gods, I agree.

It's hilarious--oh, it made me laugh--but it is also more profound than it seems.

Fat Charlie is just an English Joe in the beginning, but later on he embraces his "other" origins: his African heritage (that happens exactly when the reader realises that Charlie is black). Now Charlie isn't ashamed anymore by his dad's embarassing style. He can sing. He can wear a funny hat, as his father did. He's not just Charlie + Spider in the end. Now he is a man who doesn't need to hate his father to affirm his identity and be himself. He's a fully grown person.

I loved American Gods, but this light little book has a structure, with a... (hold your guns!)... a plot.

biodroid · 5th January 2009, 11:49 AM

I am 150 pages in and was just wondering does it pick up? Is Fat Charlie going on an adventure coz the cover looks like it points to that direction or is it just the day to day of his life? Am I supposed to read American Gods before Anansi Boys?

Majimaune · 6th January 2009, 05:58 AM

American Gods does take place before Anansi Boys but Anansi Boys is a completely individual book and you don't need to have read American Gods to read Anansi Boys

biodroid · 12th January 2009, 10:33 AM

I am almost finished and I am glad I stuck with it. Lots of wierd and cool stuff happening now.

biodroid · 19th January 2009, 05:38 AM

I finished Anasi Boys over the weekend and was glad I stuck with it. It was way different to what I normally read but I must admit it was very enjoyable and you really feel for old Fat Charlie with all the trials and tribulations he has to go through. I eagerly await American Gods which is in my TBR pile. What is American Gods like compared to Anansi Boys? Neil Gaiman is fast becoming one of my fave authors...

Majimaune · 19th January 2009, 11:48 PM

American Gods is a brilliant book. At some points it does slow a little but it is all quite well written and so you don't notice that too much. American Gods is one of my favourite books of all time. I would say it is better then Anansi Boys but they are both quite a different read and so hard to compare.

3rd May 2007, 09:48 AM	#16 (permalink)
disrepdog Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 9	Re: Hmmm, no Anansi Boys... It's the next Gaiman book on my list to read, even more so after what you guys have said in relation to American Gods. Cheers

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Rahl Windsong Last of the Windsong Clan Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 554	Re: Hmmm, no Anansi Boys... Just started this book and it is also the very first Gaiman book for me, so far it seems very interesting and quite unlike any other fantasy I have read yet.

2nd June 2007, 08:36 PM	#18 (permalink)
DarkIntentions The bearded lady. Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 74	Re: Hmmm, no Anansi Boys... Wow.. its funny reading my posts from years ago. Anyway.. Now i've read - Anansi Boys - Neverwhere - Stardust -American Gods (Accept the Epilogue) -Smoke and Mirrors I love American Gods and need to get round to reading the other stories with Shadow.. I heard there is one in Fragile things? (Which i have - but haven't read) Also.. Good Omens sounds really good. It's my birthday on the 17th June so i'll be getting it then. ^-^

6th June 2007, 10:20 AM	#19 (permalink)
Nakor Orange anyone? Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 24	Re: Hmmm, no Anansi Boys... I read Anansi Boys about 6 months ago. I've recently finished listening to the Audio unabridged version of the book read by Lenny Henry and it was absolutely brilliant. All the Voices done by Lenny Henry were a perfect match for each character. Anyone else listened to it?

4th July 2007, 03:57 PM	#20 (permalink)
Bibliophile Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 57	Re: Hmmm, no Anansi Boys... I'm actually reading this (again) with my wife right now. It definitely has a lighter tone than American Gods, but considering the Gods, I think that is fitting. Anansi is a trickster god, so I enjoy the humorous tone. Odin was a god of brooding power and passions, fitting for Shadow's tale. I wonder if there will be a sequel? Doubtful, because it was wrapped up pretty neatly, but an interesting thought. Do you think Fat Charlie's child will have any of Anansi's power?

29th December 2007, 03:40 AM	#21 (permalink)
weaveworld ~Behold my sparklies!~ Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 587 Blog Entries: 4	Re: Hmmm, no Anansi Boys... I just started reading 'Anansi Boys' and it is going well so far. I really enjoyed 'Stardust', next book I am reading by Neil Gaiman is 'American Gods' x

11th February 2008, 09:35 PM	#24 (permalink)
Giovanna Clairval Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,127	Re: Hmmm, no Anansi Boys... A very satisfying read. Anansi Boys is lighter than American Gods, I agree. It's hilarious--oh, it made me laugh--but it is also more profound than it seems. Fat Charlie is just an English Joe in the beginning, but later on he embraces his "other" origins: his African heritage (that happens exactly when the reader realises that Charlie is black). Now Charlie isn't ashamed anymore by his dad's embarassing style. He can sing. He can wear a funny hat, as his father did. He's not just Charlie + Spider in the end. Now he is a man who doesn't need to hate his father to affirm his identity and be himself. He's a fully grown person. I loved American Gods, but this light little book has a structure, with a... (hold your guns!)... a plot. Last edited by Giovanna Clairval; 11th February 2008 at 09:58 PM..

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biodroid Total Harmonic Detonator Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 336	Re: Hmmm, no Anansi Boys... I am 150 pages in and was just wondering does it pick up? Is Fat Charlie going on an adventure coz the cover looks like it points to that direction or is it just the day to day of his life? Am I supposed to read American Gods before Anansi Boys?

6th January 2009, 05:58 AM	#26 (permalink)
Majimaune Give it time to work Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,122 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Hmmm, no Anansi Boys... American Gods does take place before Anansi Boys but Anansi Boys is a completely individual book and you don't need to have read American Gods to read Anansi Boys

12th January 2009, 10:33 AM	#27 (permalink)
biodroid Total Harmonic Detonator Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 336	Re: Hmmm, no Anansi Boys... I am almost finished and I am glad I stuck with it. Lots of wierd and cool stuff happening now.

19th January 2009, 05:38 AM	#28 (permalink)
biodroid Total Harmonic Detonator Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 336	Re: Hmmm, no Anansi Boys... I finished Anasi Boys over the weekend and was glad I stuck with it. It was way different to what I normally read but I must admit it was very enjoyable and you really feel for old Fat Charlie with all the trials and tribulations he has to go through. I eagerly await American Gods which is in my TBR pile. What is American Gods like compared to Anansi Boys? Neil Gaiman is fast becoming one of my fave authors...

19th January 2009, 11:48 PM	#29 (permalink)
Majimaune Give it time to work Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,122 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Hmmm, no Anansi Boys... American Gods is a brilliant book. At some points it does slow a little but it is all quite well written and so you don't notice that too much. American Gods is one of my favourite books of all time. I would say it is better then Anansi Boys but they are both quite a different read and so hard to compare.

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