My Brother by Karin Smirnoff

My Brother

Jana Kippo #1

Karin Smirnoff with Anna Paterson (Translator)

320 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction contemporary dark emotional mysterious medium-paced
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Jana is returning to see her twin brother Bror, still living in the small family farmhouse in the rural north of Sweden. It’s decrepit and crumbling, and Bror is determinedly drinking himself to an early grave. They’re both damaged by horrific chi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 882 reviews

Moods

dark 90%
emotional 59%
mysterious 51%
sad 51%
reflective 33%
tense 31%
challenging 30%
funny 13%
adventurous 4%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 23%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 26% | No: 18% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | No: 34% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.96

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