Anansi Boys

Written by Neil Gaiman

Narrated by Lenny Henry

Soon to be a streaming series!

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman, a tale playful, profound, and rife with mayhem and mischief―one of ten classic Gaiman works repackaged with elegant original watercolor art by acclaimed artist Henry Sene Yee

When Fat Charlie’s dad named something, it stuck. Like calling Fat Charlie “Fat Charlie.” Even now, twenty years later, Charlie Nancy can’t shake that name, one of the many embarrassing “gifts” his father bestowed—before he dropped dead on a karaoke stage and ruined Fat Charlie’s life. Because Mr. Nancy left Fat Charlie things. Things like the stranger who appears on Charlie’s doorstep, who appears to be the brother he never knew. And all of a sudden, life starts getting very interesting for Fat Charlie.

Neil Gaiman journeys deep into myth to brings us a tale playful, profound, and rife with mayhem and mischief—an audacious and inspired story of family, luck, deceit, and an unusual legacy that illuminates the divine in our humanity. Not to mention a lime.

“Awesomely inventive.… When you take the free-fall plunge into a Neil Gaiman book, anything can happen and anything invariably does.” —Entertainment Weekly

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Release date: Sep 20, 2005
• ISBN: 9780060889821

Neil Gaiman

Neil Gaiman (Portchester, 1960), guionista y escritor aclamado unánimemente por la crítica, ha obtenido numerosos galardones, como el World Fantasy Award, el Hugo, el Nebula y el Bram Stoker. Es autor de novelas de fantasía para adultos como American Gods, Neverwhere y Stardust (Premio de la Asociación Americana de Bibliotecas en el año 2000), obras para el público infantil como la celebrada Coraline (Salamandra, 2009), la multipremiada serie de cómics The Sandman, que ha cosechado más de 26 premios Eisner, y varias antologías de relatos cortos, entre las que destacan Humo y espejos y Material sensible, ambas publicadas por Salamandra.

Reviews for Anansi Boys

[oregonobsessionz · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I don't read much fiction, and I have quite a phobia about spiders. I would have bet real money that I would never read - much less enjoy - a work of fiction with even the most tenuous connection to spiders. I bought Anansi Boys as a gift for my nephew, based on favorable reviews in LT. Didn't have time to subject it to my usual 50-page test because Powell's was closing, but I thought I should at least preview it, to make sure it wasn't totally unsuitable. When I got it home, I carefully set aside the dust jacket, so I wouldn't mess it up (and so I wouldn't have to touch the drawing of a cobweb) and began to read. Instead of stopping at 50 pages, I read through the entire book in one weekend. This is even more unusual than reading fiction about spiders - I always have several books in progress, and usually read only a chapter before switching to something else. I did have two bad moments, when I turned a page and found a huge drawing of a spider. I barely managed to refrain from throwing the book across the room. Aside from that, this book was quite enjoyable. I will probably read another by Mr. Gaiman sometime - as long as spiders are not involved.

[Tina · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Just beautiful! The story, the writing, the narration. Lenny Henrry masterful.
10/10 Bravo!! Can’t get enough of Neil Gaiman.

[Tiina · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book is really cool and funny, it made me laugh several times.

[Mônica De Alvarenga Feijó Bianchi · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This has been an excellent read, because of the imaginative and creative mind of the author. The not normal world is described so easily that it is altogether true while you are inside the story. Thank you NG, I wish I had met you before, in my childhood.

[Jayde’s Journey · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This was such a great story! I loved it !

[Shay Downey · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great read! Highly recommend! Great backstory for Anansi from American Gods

[Brea · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A fantastic story elevated even higher by an amazing vocal performance. Worth every minute!

[Rachel Rose · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Beautiful, gorgeous book and perfectly narrated. The narration and dialogue was so engaging and exciting. I love the interweaving of mythology and human life. Stunning!!

[kassilem · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Another Gaiman book. I still can't quite reconcile myself around this author. He's still not my cup of tea but I think I've come to the point where there is something about his books that is charming in their own way. Maybe because they are so different than most other books I've read? If nothing else, they have certainly broadened my reading horizons :) It wasn't too long of a book however and it was on the list and I've been making a point of broadening my horizons, so it wasn't too bad in the end.

[anidebe makua · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

Please i want to download the slide..I was asked to sign up..I have done that but can't still download the slide..I have paid!

[Anthony Charles Bonfiglio · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

It didn’t sound interesting but I like Neil Giaman so I gave it a listen. It was well worth it. Another great Giaman audiobook.

[Budd Cheryl · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Life of Pi meets lion king kissed by Island voodo breezes.

[Eden Simmons · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Not only is this book amazingly well-written and interesting at every turn, this narrator is the best I've ever heard. The ability to go from 3 different accents and many different voices is beyond impressive

[Destiny Fountain · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

It was an interesting story line and a mythology you don’t hear much about. I found the use of side characters full name and our main character being called “Fat Charlie” to be annoying. It jerked me out of the sorry every time it happened.

[Ko Bo · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Narrator is amazing ?; Neil Gaiman as cheeky as ever

[kattyann alexander · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Everything. Excellent writing, awesome imagination. And funny too. Great work.

[Charlie Zacherl · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The story is a whimsical and beautifully written folktale. Made only more compelling/enjoyable by a charmingly expert narration.

Highly recommended.

@cezacherl

[David Taquet · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Amazing book, great performance by the narrator. Loosely related to American gods, but no need to have read first.

[Jenny deHart · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Weaves storytelling and mysticism into the modern world foibles of humanity as hilariously as only Gaiman can!

[Niko Giovanni · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Gaiman’s writing just sucks you in, and his narration is top notch!

[schlau-2 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Gaiman never disappoints. Love the words. Seem to have multiple potential endings--the one thing that seems to be an issue for me with Gaiman's work. The imagery at the end was particularly impressive.

[DuMi X · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Not what I expected but loved it! A sequel would be nice ?

[Emmanuel Owusu · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is really good if you’re looking for a funny book to chill with read this

[kenneth scott · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The best stories are Anansi stories. Neil Gaiman is the best storyteller alive.

[Rei Parsons · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This full-cast performance in fabulous. The different voices flow well with the story, and each character is well cast. For someone without much time to read, this audiobook is a fabulous way to keep reading while working. This is an amazingly interactive experience, one of the best audiobooks I've listened to.

[Katie Vasquez · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Best audiobook performance and story I've heard in a long time. Well done, you!

[Persephone Lilianne · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Hands down, this is the best audiobook that I've had the pleasure to listen to.
JUST BRILLIANT.
I don't have anything bad to say about this... It was the best the best the best the best the best!!!

[Nick Serra · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great spinoff of American Gods. Amazing performance by the reader.

[Rebecca Wulff · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Again, Neil Gaiman does not disappoint. His ability to weave amazing world's is stellar. This is not my favorite but still very well worth the time.

[Liubov Trofimova · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

It was great. The narrator read it really well. It had fantasy elements which really complimented the story.