I was unable to read the entire book. The novel by Neil Gaiman, is interesting and entertaining at the same time. The novel has a great sense of humor. The book is essentially about two brothers that find each other and go on a journey together. Their quest is to explore their background and heritage.
The story is basically about a minor deity who has two children that had never met. One of them, Spider, is the only one that posses powers. He is able to transform into a spider and do other things. The story is set into a modern world. What I appreciate most is the African culture and traditions put into the modern world. Gaiman successfully brought mythology into modern literature. The main character is Charlie because he has much to change about himself. He reflects over his childhood in the hopes of understanding why he has failed in life. The story unfolds quicker as his confidence grows and develops. Also, with the introduction of spider, he is also introduced into the magical world. It is another way of the 'Hero' leaving the known world for the unknown world, where he will have to deal with unknown conflicts.
There is also another story in the novel involving another character, Grahame Coats. This character is Charlie's boss. Spider discovers long-standing practice of financial fraud. Spider, in the guise of his brothers reveals this knowledge to Grahame in order to not get fired. Grahame keeps Charlie but later is able to frame him for the financial fraud. Thus Charlie faces his brother and his own boss. One with magical powers and the other with financial powers.
It is interesting and humorous to see the relationship between Charlie and his brother. Both are exact opposites. Spider, unlike charlie, is wealthy, charming and the center of attention.
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