“Up the narrow stairs and into the kitchen. Rosie's mother looked around and made a face as if to indicate that it did not meet her standards of hygiene, containing as it did, edible foodstuffs. "Coffee? Water?" Don't say wax fruit. "Wax fruit?" Damn.”
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
“Rosies mother was a highly strung bundle of barely thought-through prejudices, worries and feuds.”
“You hold me at arm's length.”