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In this standalone novel by Neil Gaiman, the story follows Charlie Nancy, a mild-mannered man who discovers after his father's death that his father was actually the spider god Anansi, a trickster deity from West African folklore. Charlie learns he has a brother, Spider, who embodies their father's chaotic and charismatic nature. As the two brothers confront their shared heritage, they become entangled in a web of magical mischief, family rivalry, and ancient powers. The narrative weaves together humor, adventure, and themes of identity, storytelling, and the bonds of family, set against a backdrop where the mundane world collides with the divine.
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