“ANANSI BOYS makes an incredible read.” (Times Leader )
“A very accomplished comic novel.” (Daily Telegraph (London) )
“Delightful, funny and affecting . . . the literary equivalent of a hole in one.” (Washington Post Book World )
“[Gaiman] gives his flair for comedy free rein without losing his appreciation for the darker aspects of world mythology.” (San Francisco Chronicle )
“Somehow manages to be both really scary and really funny at the same time.” (Newsweek )
“Funny and subversive . . . Gaiman’s mastery of language carries the reader through to a satisfying conclusion.” (USA Today )
“Another lovely story as only Gaiman can tell it; necessary and recommended.” (Library Journal )
“Gaiman hardwires his comedy of misrule with a crackpot energy that, when successfully channelled, lights up the imagination.” (Sunday Times (London) )
“The most accomplished of Gaiman’s novels . . . Urbane and sophisticated.” (Time Out London )
“A clever, quick-witted book.” (Oklahoma City Oklahoman )
“Readers who enjoyed American Gods . . . will fall madly in love with ANANSI BOYS.” (St. Louis Post-Dispatch )
“A thoughtful, atmospheric novel.” (London Times )
“Witty and engaging.” (Minneapolis Star Tribune )
“Deliciously compulsive . . . Grade: A.” (Washington Post )
About the Author
Neil Gaiman’s bestselling novels include Neverwhere, American Gods, Coraline, Anansi Boys, and Good Omens (with Terry Pratchett). He is the creator of the Sandman series of graphic novels and author of the short-fiction collections Smoke and Mirrors and Fragile Things. The winner of numerous literary honors, Gaiman is originally from England but now lives in America.
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Review
“A hybrid of folk tale and farce that freely partakes of the comic wealth in each.” (Salon.com )
“Gaiman at his best.” (Rocky Mountain News )
“A madcap, screwball world that is partly absurd, occassionally humane and always entertaining.” (Pittsburgh Tribune )
“Ebullient . . . The Gaiman faithful will devour it gratefully.” (Sacramento Bee )
“An off-kilter blend of reality and fantasy.” (Atlanta Journal-Constitution )
“A welterweight boxer of a book -- light on its feet, but capable of delivering a punch.” (Atlanta Journal-Constitution )
“[Gaiman is] the folksy, witty, foolishly wise narrator to perfection.” (Booklist (starred review) )
“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 )
“Another great work from Neil Gaiman.” (Toronto Star )
“Genre-busting . . . very creative and very funny. Grade: A-” (Christian Science Monitor )
“A droll comedy of manners with elements of mystery, thriller and romance thrown in . . . Charming.” (Vancouver Sun )
“Ebullient . . . ingenious . . . enormously entertaining throughout.” (Kirkus Reviews (starred review) )
“ANANSI BOYS makes an incredible read.” (Times Leader )
“A very accomplished comic novel.” (Daily Telegraph (London) )
“Delightful, funny and affecting . . . the literary equivalent of a hole in one.” (Washington Post Book World )
“[Gaiman] gives his flair for comedy free rein without losing his appreciation for the darker aspects of world mythology.” (San Francisco Chronicle )
“Somehow manages to be both really scary and really funny at the same time.” (Newsweek )
“Funny and subversive . . . Gaiman’s mastery of language carries the reader through to a satisfying conclusion.” (USA Today )
“Another lovely story as only Gaiman can tell it; necessary and recommended.” (Library Journal )
“Gaiman hardwires his comedy of misrule with a crackpot energy that, when successfully channelled, lights up the imagination.” (Sunday Times (London) )
“The most accomplished of Gaiman’s novels . . . Urbane and sophisticated.” (Time Out London )
“A clever, quick-witted book.” (Oklahoma City Oklahoman )
“Readers who enjoyed American Gods . . . will fall madly in love with ANANSI BOYS.” (St. Louis Post-Dispatch )
“A thoughtful, atmospheric novel.” (London Times )
“Witty and engaging.” (Minneapolis Star Tribune )
“Deliciously compulsive . . . Grade: A.” (Washington Post )
About the Author
Neil Gaiman’s bestselling novels include Neverwhere, American Gods, Coraline, Anansi Boys, and Good Omens (with Terry Pratchett). He is the creator of the Sandman series of graphic novels and author of the short-fiction collections Smoke and Mirrors and Fragile Things. The winner of numerous literary honors, Gaiman is originally from England but now lives in America.