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American GodsSeries
series10 books1999
Mythic fantasy.
“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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Only Begotten DaughterNovel
James Morrowstandalone novel1990
Satire, about identity and faith and religion.
Job: A Comedy of JusticeNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1984
Science fiction and science fantasy, about faith and religion, set in parallel universe.
“The title is a reference to the biblical Book of Job and James Branch Cabell's book Jurgen, A Comedy of Justice.”
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The Crock of GoldNovel
James Stephensstandalone novel1912
Humor and mythic fantasy, whimsical in tone, about fae.
Charlie (Roald Dahl)Series
series6 books1964
completed
Whimsical in tone, about coming of age.
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Gods Behaving BadlyNovel
Marie Phillipsstandalone novel2007
Urban fantasy and humor, set in british isles and big city.
“Set in London, it tells the tale of the twelve gods of Mount Olympus living in a rundown flat as their powers wane.”
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