tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206685128986486929.post1359055751079621274..comments2024-03-01T08:06:27.951-08:00Comments on Layers of Thought: Review by JD: Anansi Boys by Neil GaimanAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10360453947198770223noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206685128986486929.post-41989647774114330282010-04-29T08:01:18.969-07:002010-04-29T08:01:18.969-07:00Hi Logan - I just read it and posted a comment. Ni...Hi Logan - I just read it and posted a comment. Nice review.John Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03544917163930698029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206685128986486929.post-15202252602653597502010-04-29T07:22:24.519-07:002010-04-29T07:22:24.519-07:00Hey John,
I've put up my thoughts on Anansi B...Hey John,<br /><br />I've put up my thoughts on <i>Anansi Boys</i> over at my <a href="http://logankstewart.blogspot.com/2010/04/anansi-boys-review.html" rel="nofollow">blog</a> today.<br /><br />Take care!logankstewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12269634215857320344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206685128986486929.post-1783843362060316382009-09-11T10:08:13.100-07:002009-09-11T10:08:13.100-07:00Hi Carl,
Sorry for the delayed response. Everyone...Hi Carl,<br /><br />Sorry for the delayed response. Everyone seems to be saying that American Gods is a preferred Neil Gaiman book for them, so I guess that's one that I will check out.<br /><br />I also enjoyed the way the relationships developed during the book, and in particular the way in which Spider was a catalyst for so many changesJohn Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03544917163930698029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206685128986486929.post-34017515452137885272009-09-11T10:00:46.355-07:002009-09-11T10:00:46.355-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.John Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03544917163930698029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206685128986486929.post-69221572638467775962009-09-04T05:29:34.538-07:002009-09-04T05:29:34.538-07:00I really enjoyed American Gods a great deal and ha...I really enjoyed American Gods a great deal and have to admit that the first time I read Anansi Boys I liked it, but was not bowled over by it. A lot of that for me had to do with expectations, I think, because while related to the American Gods universe it is such a different story. I read it a second time awhile later and it really went up several notches in my estimation. I am a fan of the books that Neil was paying homage to in writing this book and I was able to see it much more in that light and enjoy it more the second time around. All the anticipation and expectation was gone at that point and I could read it through eyes not clouded with stars (I picked this book up at a Neil Gaiman reading/signing in Chicago when it came out). A few years ago I was given an audio copy of this...that is where the story really shines. The reader is fantastic!<br /><br />It is certainly a light read, and I think that is what it was intended to be. It had its clever moments and I enjoyed the relationship between Daisy and Charles quite a bit.Carl V. Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15948764216438379394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206685128986486929.post-21896201280508646952009-09-03T21:22:04.552-07:002009-09-03T21:22:04.552-07:00Hi Elizabeth,
Good question! No, I don't usua...Hi Elizabeth,<br /><br />Good question! No, I don't usually remember paragraphs but after I read this one I was smiling so much I read it aloud to Shellie and we both got a good laugh out of it. So this one did stick in my memory. <br /><br />Once I've read a book and consigned it to a shelf somewhere, I'm like you - I mainly remember it as something I either liked or didn't. If I liked it then snippets of plot or characters will stick in my mind somewhere.<br /><br />If I didn't like it, the details are gone.John Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03544917163930698029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206685128986486929.post-59203757822098102602009-09-02T19:15:23.598-07:002009-09-02T19:15:23.598-07:00You remember paragraphs?
I think I read so much th...You remember paragraphs?<br />I think I read so much that once done a book lingers mostly as a like or dislike. <br />I remember authors I like so I can watch for anything new.<br />I currently have 64 items on reserve at the library and 5 books at home that I just picked up. I won't read them all. I reserve anything that looks interesting and judge a book on the first couple of chapters. If I'm not pulled in or I don't like the writing style I close it up and return it. I love the flexibility the library give me.ELIZABETHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15508304939265970143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206685128986486929.post-83563729443405853542009-09-01T15:51:47.307-07:002009-09-01T15:51:47.307-07:00Hi Elizabeth.
Oh well. Did you like the descripti...Hi Elizabeth. <br />Oh well. Did you like the description of hangover? I thought it was almost worth reading the book just for that one paragraph!John Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03544917163930698029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206685128986486929.post-50965759585313984452009-09-01T11:43:53.231-07:002009-09-01T11:43:53.231-07:00Not terrible impressed with this one but I did enj...Not terrible impressed with this one but I did enjoy American Gods.ELIZABETHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15508304939265970143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206685128986486929.post-45577382402412107792009-09-01T11:18:55.578-07:002009-09-01T11:18:55.578-07:00Hi Cara,
Thanks for your comments. It's not a ...Hi Cara,<br />Thanks for your comments. It's not a book for everyone and I was kind of on the fence. But it certainly made me smile a few times and that's no bad thing.John Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03544917163930698029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206685128986486929.post-85401365025298258172009-09-01T11:15:34.046-07:002009-09-01T11:15:34.046-07:00Hi Krista,
Thanks for the nice words. I hope you r...Hi Krista,<br />Thanks for the nice words. I hope you really enjoy the book. I look forward to seeing your review.John Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03544917163930698029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206685128986486929.post-9247605996460019942009-09-01T08:20:45.737-07:002009-09-01T08:20:45.737-07:00This sounds like my kind of book for sure! Plus, I...This sounds like my kind of book for sure! Plus, I really love Neil Gaiman so I'll have to give this book a go! Wonderful review.Kristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00246520046645594673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206685128986486929.post-31796223954313930922009-09-01T07:31:22.871-07:002009-09-01T07:31:22.871-07:00I enjoyed learning about mythology in Africa, but ...I enjoyed learning about mythology in Africa, but other than that, ick. I do enjoy mythology, and Neil Gaiman is very knowledgeable on the subject. I think American Gods is good because of his interpretation of how gods are born and die and because of his American gods. They are sadly a too true comment on American culture.<br /><br />http://oohbooks.blogspot.comCara Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11521345373886411082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206685128986486929.post-69290292943458035572009-08-31T17:44:53.312-07:002009-08-31T17:44:53.312-07:00Hi Amanda,
I was just about to type out the same m...Hi Amanda,<br />I was just about to type out the same message I sent to Logan! It is easy/quick/fun, so it's the sort of book you can try without investing too much time and effort. One to try when you fancy something light and frivolous.John Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03544917163930698029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206685128986486929.post-40854034283185949972009-08-31T17:40:28.386-07:002009-08-31T17:40:28.386-07:00Hi Logan,
It is fun and very easy to read. It didn...Hi Logan,<br />It is fun and very easy to read. It didn't take me long to get through it, so it's not something you need to make a big commitment to. If you do get around to it I'll be interested to hear what you think.John Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03544917163930698029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206685128986486929.post-28644937264015853422009-08-31T16:13:53.616-07:002009-08-31T16:13:53.616-07:00I read American Gods and wasn't really impress...I read American Gods and wasn't really impressed. I've heard this one is better, and I like Gaiman's YA-and-younger stuff, so I'm hoping I like this more than I did AG.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026099426503180472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206685128986486929.post-54383785604978397802009-08-31T15:51:19.494-07:002009-08-31T15:51:19.494-07:00I recently read American Gods and I thought it was...I recently read <i>American Gods</i> and I thought it was a really clever and smart story, but it did seem to be lacking things, too. I love Neil Gaiman, and this book is related to <i>American Gods</i>, so I may check it out one day. Thanks for the review.logankstewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12269634215857320344noreply@blogger.com