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Anansi Boys
Fat Charlie Nancy's father dies, and he learns he was the trickster god Anansi and that Charlie has a brother. The brother arrives and begins to upend Charlie's quiet, embarrassed life in London.
Facts last checked 2026-10-17
- First published
- 2005
- Pace
- Medium
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 412
- Format
- Book 2 of 2 in American Gods
Read this if you want a light, funny fantasy about family, myth and sibling rivalry.
Skip this if you want the darker tone of American Gods, which this only loosely follows.
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Quick answers about Anansi Boys
- What is Anansi Boys about?
- Fat Charlie Nancy's father dies, and he learns he was the trickster god Anansi and that Charlie has a brother. The brother arrives and begins to upend Charlie's quiet, embarrassed life in London.
- Who should read Anansi Boys?
- Read it if you want a light, funny fantasy about family, myth and sibling rivalry. Skip it if you want the darker tone of American Gods, which this only loosely follows.
- How long and how fast is Anansi Boys?
- It is a medium-paced, medium read of about 412 pages, first published in 2005.
- Does Anansi Boys have content warnings?
- We have not noted any content warnings for this book yet.
- Can I borrow Anansi Boys for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Anansi Boys; the borrow button above searches it for you.
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