Two Brothers by Ben Elton

Two Brothers

Ben Elton

18 hours first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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The new novel from this well-loved, bestselling author. Two Brothers is a heartrending story of two boys growing up under the darkening shadow of the Nazis. Born in Berlin in 1920 and raised by the same parents, one boy is Jewish, his adopted brot...

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Community Reviews Summary of 491 reviews

Moods

emotional 86%
sad 86%
dark 69%
tense 69%
challenging 65%
informative 34%
reflective 30%
adventurous 17%
mysterious 17%
funny 13%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 13%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 25%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Character: 31% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 55% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%

Average rating

4.19

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