This book is billed as a sequel to American Gods but bears little resemblance to the former other than the theme that gods walk on Earth among men.
This is the story of Charlie Nancy, Fat Charlie, who dislikes his father whom he regards as extravagant and irresponsible. Nancy is getting married, his fiancé wants him to invite his father to the wedding. This precipitates a road of discovery into his own past and his family, including an unknown brother.
Charlie’s and his brother have an unusual relationship, uncomfortable, maybe untrusting, but grows as they are thrust together.
Charlie is a rather weak character, both literary and his personal character. Not particularly likable, but his growth through the book changes him greatly.
The writing is above average and is engaging. And the book is funny. There are only a few primary characters, interesting and mysterious, and Charlie meets a number of peculiar characters in his journey.
