Anansi Boys: A Novel (Paperback)

"Gaiman at his best." (Rocky Mountain News )

"Ebullient . . . ingenious . . . enormously entertaining throughout." (Kirkus Reviews (starred review) )

"A welterweight boxer of a book -- light on its feet, but capable of delivering a punch." (Atlanta Journal-Constitution )

"Funny and subversive . . . Gaiman's mastery of language carries the reader through to a satisfying conclusion." (USA Today )

"Gaiman at his best." (Rocky Mountain News )

"Another lovely story as only Gaiman can tell it; necessary and recommended." (Library Journal )

"A madcap, screwball world that is partly absurd, occassionally humane and always entertaining." (Pittsburgh Tribune )

"Delightful, funny and affecting . . . the literary equivalent of a hole in one." (Washington Post Book World )

"Genre-busting . . . very creative and very funny. Grade: A-" (Christian Science Monitor )

"Gaiman hardwires his comedy of misrule with a crackpot energy that, when successfully channelled, lights up the imagination." (Sunday Times (London) )

"A thoughtful, atmospheric novel." (London Times )

"Witty and engaging." (Minneapolis Star Tribune )

"ANANSI BOYS makes an incredible read." (Times Leader )

"[Gaiman is] the folksy, witty, foolishly wise narrator to perfection." (Booklist (starred review) )

"The most accomplished of Gaiman's novels . . . Urbane and sophisticated." (Time Out London )

"A hybrid of folk tale and farce that freely partakes of the comic wealth in each." (Salon.com )

"Deliciously compulsive . . . Grade: A." (Washington Post )

"A clever, quick-witted book." (Oklahoma City Oklahoman )

"Ebullient . . . The Gaiman faithful will devour it gratefully." (Sacramento Bee )

"A droll comedy of manners with elements of mystery, thriller and romance thrown in . . . Charming." (Vancouver Sun )

"A very accomplished comic novel." (Daily Telegraph (London) )

"Darkly funny and heartwarming to the end, this book is an addictive read not easily forgotten." (School Library Journal )

"A remarkably funny book." (Toronto Star )

"Somehow manages to be both really scary and really funny at the same time." (Newsweek )

"Readers who enjoyed American Gods . . . will fall madly in love with ANANSI BOYS." (St. Louis Post-Dispatch )

"Another great work from Neil Gaiman." (Toronto Star )

"An off-kilter blend of reality and fantasy." (Atlanta Journal-Constitution )

"[Gaiman] gives his flair for comedy free rein without losing his appreciation for the darker aspects of world mythology." (San Francisco Chronicle )

Fat Charlie Nancy's normal life ended the moment his father dropped dead on a Florida karaoke stage. Charlie didn't know his dad was a god. And he never knew he had a brother. Now brother Spider is on his doorstep—about to make Fat Charlie's life more interesting . . . and a lot more dangerous.