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series10 books1999
Fantasy and mythic fantasy, about gods, set in contemporary and our world.
“Gaiman's 2005 novel Anansi Boys is set in the same mythological world and shares the trickster god Mr. Nancy, but follows a different protagonist and story, making it a loose companion rather than a direct sequel.”
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DogsbodyNovel
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Satire, about identity and faith and religion.
The Ogre DownstairsNovel
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Whimsical in tone, about coming of age and family secrets, set in british isles.
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series6 books1964
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Whimsical in tone, about coming of age.
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Rose MadderNovel
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