Book Review: Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman

An amusing story about a couple of brothers (Fat Charlie and Spider who are total opposites) who have an embarrassing, but godly, father.  Fat Charlie is a character you warm to as you follow his path through this short section of his life.  This has got to be one of the funniest books I’ve read for a while.  I’ve become quite addicted to Neil Gaiman’s books (as I’ve now started another of his books and have yet one more waiting to be read).  There are thought-provoking moments in the book, but on the whole I would class it as a fantasy/comedy/fairy-tale story.  Someone described Neil Gaiman’s books to me as “witty but slightly wonky”, I like this description, most apt I’d say.  Neil Gaiman’s writing style does almost show his friendship with Terry Pratchett, if you read his books you’ll know what I mean.

My score:  4 out of 5