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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

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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.

3rd May 2007, 09:48 AM	#16 (permalink)
disrepdog Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Somerset 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

13th May 2007, 10:54 PM	#17 (permalink)
Rahl Windsong Last of the Windsong Clan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 506	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 Location: Lancashire 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 Location: West Sussex 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 Location: New York 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 Rockin! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Dunbartonshire Posts: 573	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 Location: France Posts: 1,121	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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