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Friday, November 2, 2007

Anansi Boys
Last night I finished Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman (as recommended by crumpet). Loved it, loved it, LOVED IT! I tore through this immensely fun story in less than a week. I liked it way more than American Gods, mostly because that story was so full of obscure mythological figures that I was constantly worried I was missing references. Anansi Boys, on the other hand, is fairly self-contained and I could just enjoy the story. I really liked that it was set in a world that I could recognize (sometimes too well - hello London!) yet there are other realities only a hairs-breadth away from us. Stuff is just constantly! happening! and then it all comes together neatly at the end. I heartily recommend it, especially if you like a little bit of fantasy. I just have one question though - what the hell was the deal with the lime? :)

Also note: Wikipedia says that the BBC World Service will be broadcasting an adaptation on November 17 starring Lenny Henry and Matt Lucas. Now I just have to figure out how to record it.

Comments

Glad you enjoyed it. :)
» crumpet [www] » 2007-11-02 22:53:23

Also, have you read 'Neverwhere'? I'd say it's my second favourite Gaiman novel behind 'Anansi Boys'.
» crumpet [www] » 2007-11-02 22:55:02

If you are a fan of the short story, Gaiman's latest collection Fragile Things was released a little while ago.
» ARJ [www] » 2007-11-04 13:49:11

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