“Of course, everyone's parents are embarrassing. It goes with the territory. The nature of parents is to embarrass merely by existing, just as it is the nature of children of a certain age to cringe with embarrassment, shame, and mortification should their parents so much as speak to them on the street.”
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. more
Neil Gaiman, born on November 10, 1960, is a renowned British author. His works span across various genres including fantasy, horror, and science fiction, with notable titles such as 'American Gods' and 'Good Omens'. Gaiman's writing style is distinctive and has won him a dedicated fan base. more
“The absurd is lucid reason noting its limits.”
“So he waited, listening for a moment longer to the tuning-fork that had been struck upon a star.”
“Admitting that you do not know something is the first step to learning.”