The Brothers by John Gledson, Milton Hatoum

The Brothers

John Gledson, Milton Hatoum

288 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction reflective slow-paced
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Set in the great Brazilian port of Manaus during the golden decades of the Rubber Boom in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, this is the story of identical twin brothers who battle for the love of their mother. It is also a portrai...

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Community Reviews Summary of 103 reviews

Moods

emotional 85%
reflective 57%
tense 42%
dark 28%
mysterious 28%
sad 28%
adventurous 14%
challenging 14%
funny 14%
informative 14%

Pace

slow 37%
medium 37%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 85% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | No: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

4.08

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