Anansi Boys- Neil Gaiman

I was a fan of the Sandman comics in High School, so I was very very excited to read this book. Mr. Gaiman definitely knows how to tell a story, that is most definitely certain. Admittedly, the book did start a bit slow… but that me because I felt so bad for the main character, Fat Charlie. I find it difficult to read or watch characters put in uncomfortable or embarrassing situations- they make me squirm and feel embarrassed FOR said character (which is why I can’t watch Meet the Parents). Sympathizing for Fat Charlie made me hate his father and Spider, just as he did in the beginning chapters. If that was Mr. Gaiman’s objective there, then well done, sir! The book picked up quite quickly once the plot was established, and I was very happy with the way all the story lines connected by the end. Decided that when this project is over, or if I’m wacky enough to add more books to this list, I must read all his books. Not an instant classic that I will want to re-read for my favourite passages, but very, very good.

4 bookworms.