Fat Charlie Nancy has been embarrassed by his father for as long as he can remember, so when he finds out his father has died of a heart attack while singing in a karaoke bar, it only adds to his mortification. Fat Charlie has no choice but to leave England and attend his father's funeral in Florida which he ends up missing after mistaking another funeral party for his father's. Charlie knows that his father must be laughing at his son's mix up. Then everything turns for the worst after Fat Charlie finds out that his father is a God. Anansi, to be more exact, a trickster spider God found in African folklore. From then on Fat Charlie's world is turned upside down: he meets his long lost brother, Spider, who has seemed to have inherited all of his father's powers and charm and who has taken a liking to Fat Charlie's fiancé. If that isn't enough to deal with, Fat Charlie learns that his boss is succeeding to frame him with embezzlement charges! This novel is an exciting and fast paced read, which integrates pieces of African mythology with the fast paced world of today's society. Neil Gaiman, author of Stardust, now a famous motion picture, spins an exciting tale which is sure to captivate any audience of readers looking for action, humor, and family acceptance no matter how bizarre the circumstances may be.
Rating: 4Q, 4P
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