2005; 387 pages. Awards : NY Times Best Seller (2005); Locus Award, British Fantasy Society Award; Mythopoeic Award (all 2006). Gaiman declined to allow it to be nominated for a Hugo Award (which seems a bit strange). Genre : Contemporary Fantasy. Overall Rating : 9½ */10.
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Gaiman's follow-up to American Gods, and IMHO opinion, every bit as good. I need to read more of his stuff. Liz read Coraline, and would only say that it was "weird".
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My review in 50 words or less...
Fat Charlie learns two things at his estranged father's funeral. First, dad was a god (Anansi). Second, he has a brother (Spider). The brothers are total opposites, and when they meet, Gaimanesque insanity erupts. Wonderfully written, with fascinating characters and a well-crafted ending. An excellent book.
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The absatively!! version of the review is here.
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