Anansi Boys was one fun ride. Taking place in the same literary universe as Gaiman's knockout American Gods, Anansi Boys interweaves West African folklore with downright ridiculous family drama.

At its core, the novel eloquently details the messiness and beauty of family interrelations. It also explores the aftermath of loss, and how individuals are left to grapple with family legacies once their parents are gone. That and whole lot of confusion, Hitchcock-esque birds, limes, embarrassment, plus one pissed off ghost punching a tiger.

An excellent story, but then again, all stories belong to Anansi.