Anansi boys took on a different perspective in terms of the characters we, the readers, we see the book's world through, which made the book feel much more interesting and researched. Being that nearly all of the characters are African American, it also allowed me personally to relate just a little bit more, as opposed to the main character being white, which is much more common. In particular, regardless of race, I felt I related the most to Fat Charlie which made many of his failures and successes feel much more impactful to be a part of. The most notable event in the story would be when Charlie unlocks his previously latent power in order to aid in his and his brother's escape from danger.
Aside from the characters being mostly African American, the book also took on inspiration from an African God, Anansi, which facilitated in the book's interest to many people. Many books that involve some form of diety, or the mention of one, generally pertain to Greek Gods, which made them a staple in the books of western culture. Gods like Zeus, Poseidon, Triton, etc. are the main pivot of many books that people enjoy today. Having a book inspired by an African diety was refreshing in that it provided a world for many readers were not used to seeing.
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