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Leonardo · 8th January 2007, 07:31 PM

While I absolutely loved the book, I have to agree with McMurphy that it has a weak protagonist, just like Neverwhere. And speaking of Neverwhere, try comparing Fat Charlie to Richard. They're near identical! Both break off engagements to pursue these strange fantasy worlds, and both are your average english joe. They seem to be around the same age, and they seem to have around the same opinions about what they're going through. It feels a little unimaginative.

Apart from that, the book is wonderful. It reads like a dream, and it's hilarious. I never knew Gaiman was so funny.

8th January 2007, 07:31 PM	#12 (permalink)
Leonardo Child of the Internet Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Norway Posts: 38	Re: Hmmm, no Anansi Boys... While I absolutely loved the book, I have to agree with McMurphy that it has a weak protagonist, just like Neverwhere. And speaking of Neverwhere, try comparing Fat Charlie to Richard. They're near identical! Both break off engagements to pursue these strange fantasy worlds, and both are your average english joe. They seem to be around the same age, and they seem to have around the same opinions about what they're going through. It feels a little unimaginative. Apart from that, the book is wonderful. It reads like a dream, and it's hilarious. I never knew Gaiman was so funny.