Fiction2005

Anansi Boys

Neil Gaiman
Overview
Region

Caribbean

England

Era

Contemporary

Language

English

Genre

Fiction

About This Work

Fat Charlie Nancy discovers his father was Anansi, the West African spider-trickster god. His long-lost brother arrives with godlike abilities and turns his life upside down. A joyful exploration of West African mythology.

Literary Significance

British Book Award; brings West African Anansi mythology to a global audience

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