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Just read it via eBook from the local library (Overdrive). Even though it has a setting related to American Gods, both books are very much stand alone works, and honestly he writes well enough I don't think you gain that much reading either one before the other. American Gods is a very layered, at times surreal, story that can get a little heavy on the polemics. Anansi Boys seems more of the cadence/pacing of a traditional tale reset into the modern era versus a modern "novel." It has elements of a morality tale, and is humorous, snarky, and very, well, Neil Gamainesqe on his positive side, without as some of the tragic/bleak elements of American Gods. Light reading in a good way. If I couldn't get it for free, I'd definitely would not feel cheated if I had paid $2 for this.
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jesternl
09-30-2018 at 09:45 AM.
09-30-2018 at 09:45 AM.
absolutley worth getting for $2
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MAK1981
09-30-2018 at 09:47 AM.
09-30-2018 at 09:47 AM.
Bought for $2.99 just this past June. Haven't started it, but great price!
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Mr. Harley
09-30-2018 at 12:56 PM.
09-30-2018 at 12:56 PM.
Just read it via eBook from the local library (Overdrive). Even though it has a setting related to American Gods, both books are very much stand alone works, and honestly he writes well enough I don't think you gain that much reading either one before the other. American Gods is a very layered, at times surreal, story that can get a little heavy on the polemics. Anansi Boys seems more of the cadence/pacing of a traditional tale reset into the modern era versus a modern "novel." It has elements of a morality tale, and is humorous, snarky, and very, well, Neil Gamainesqe on his positive side, without as some of the tragic/bleak elements of American Gods. Light reading in a good way. If I couldn't get it for free, I'd definitely would not feel cheated if I had paid $2 for this.
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09-30-2018 at 05:31 PM.
09-30-2018 at 05:31 PM.
I listened to the Audible version [audible.com] that was very well narrated and an enjoyable story. Highly recommended if you're a fan of Gaiman's work. It was more character driven than American Gods, which I count among my top ten favorite books of all time even though it reads like an obscure mythology textbook.
Conveniently, I didn't have to take notes to keep track of all the characters in Anansi Boys like I did with AG.
If we're lucky Neil Gaiman will make more spinoff books with characters from AG, maybe a buddy comedy with a handful of the Jesus incarnations' exploits. My vote for the next one is Bilquis, whom I thought was intriguing and could have been explored further.
There's a well-made American Gods series on Starz that I'd watch ahead of this if you prefer to have the characters' faces in your head beforehand.
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alfuh
09-30-2018 at 05:52 PM.
09-30-2018 at 05:52 PM.
I've listened to this on Audible and it's definitely worth $2. Gaiman delivers top notch storytelling as usual
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MooseJamal
09-30-2018 at 05:57 PM.
09-30-2018 at 05:57 PM.
Great book! Loved it!
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Talula
09-30-2018 at 06:10 PM.
09-30-2018 at 06:10 PM.
Does Gaiman narrate the Audible version? I'm spoiled and the only audio books I can tolerate are his narrations.
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form2function
09-30-2018 at 06:15 PM.
09-30-2018 at 06:15 PM.
An excellent price for an excellent read, can't recommend enough!
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dealsBeSlick
09-30-2018 at 07:42 PM.
09-30-2018 at 07:42 PM.
would no-rush credit work on this? anyone tried?

Edit: works.
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09-30-2018 at 08:26 PM.
09-30-2018 at 08:26 PM.
Even though it is sold by HarperCollins Publishers, no rush credits would work for this purchase.
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euuser3137140
09-30-2018 at 08:31 PM.
09-30-2018 at 08:31 PM.
Can't go wrong with anything by Neil Gaiman. Loved the audible version
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BenM3868
09-30-2018 at 08:37 PM.
09-30-2018 at 08:37 PM.
Agree with everyone here. I read the book and heard the audio version as well. Both are great.
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Teaser38
09-30-2018 at 09:20 PM.
09-30-2018 at 09:20 PM.
I found it sort of dull and surprisingly predictable. Not nearly as interesting as American Gods. No sexcapades or morbid digressions. An okay read.

That being said, if you haven't read AG, read this first as this isn't nearly as far out.
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