Anansi Boys
About this book
Anansi Boys is a fantasy novel by English writer Neil Gaiman. In the novel, "Mr. Nancy" — an incarnation of the West African trickster god Anansi — dies, leaving twin sons, who in turn discover one another's existence after being separated as young children. The novel follows their adventures as they explore their common heritage. Although it is not a sequel to Gaiman's previous novel American Gods, the character of Mr. Nancy appears in both books. Anansi Boys was published on 20 September 2005 and was released in paperback on 1 October 2006. The book debuted at number one on The New York Times Best Seller list, and won both the **Locus Award** and the **British Fantasy Society Award** in 2006.
Reader Profile
4.0/5 · 231113 readers · 480 pages · ≈ 8 h 53 m · Moderate
How long does it take to read Anansi Boys?
About ≈ 8 h 53 m — 480 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Anansi Boys?
480 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Anansi Boys?
It sits on the Adventure, Fantasy, Fiction shelves.
Has Anansi Boys been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include Anansi Boys.
Is Anansi Boys in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who are the main characters in Anansi Boys?
The main characters include Anansi, Charles Nancy, Callyanne Higgler, Spider.
Where does Anansi Boys take place?
It is set in London, Florida, Grahame Coats Agency building.
Who wrote Anansi Boys?
Neil Gaiman.