Anansi Boys

This story is a bit odd when it came to reading it. I never once thought about a book that would end up being into some sort of musical. But as for starters the story revolves around Charles. He is one of the sons of the spider god Anansi. He has a long lost brother called Spider. Thats a pretty weird name for a long lost brother but for this story it makes sense. But one day he just shows up into his life and they both go out to try to get over the recent death of their father. But it was weird because it's still fresh and new that he is the long lost son. Mr.Nancy dies pretty early on in the story which is pretty sad because thats kinda how his two sons get to know eachother by going out and grieving over their recently late father. Another thing I found weird was how the mom doesn't really approve of Rosie. I understand being distant from your father but when Charlie has no idea where his father is or his phone number or anything like that. Thats like hardcore not knowing anything about what your parents are up to. I can relate to a degree because i was never really close to my dad but at least i know where he is and how to contact him. He finds out that his father had died through a family friend and had to rush to him to see it for himself. Eventually throughout the story his character arch finally makes him seem likable in the end.