Anansi Boys

by Neil Gaiman

What if you discovered that your father was a trickster god—and that you had inherited his magic? In Anansi Boys, master storyteller Neil Gaiman blends mythology, humor, and mystery in a modern tale about family, fate, and the power of stories. Fat Charlie Nancy has spent his life trying to be normal, but when his estranged father dies, he learns the shocking truth: his father was the legendary Anansi, the African spider god of stories and mischief. Even worse, Charlie has a brother he never knew about—one who inherited all of Anansi’s charm, power, and ability to bend reality. As Charlie’s orderly life spirals into chaos, he is pulled into a world of magic, gods, and long-buried secrets. But to survive, he must embrace the trickster legacy he never wanted. With Gaiman’s signature blend of myth and modernity, Anansi Boys is a compelling tale of identity, transformation, and the magic hidden in everyday life.