Brother by David Chariandy

Brother

David Chariandy

192 pages • first pub 2017 (view editions)

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Brother is a lyrical, emotionally resonant novel set in a sweltering Scarborough housing complex where two brothers navigate identity, family, and the longing to belong. For lovers of intimate portraits.

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"An intensely beautiful, searingly powerful, tightly constructed novel, Brother explores questions of masculinity, family, race, and identity as they are played out in a Scarborough housing complex during the sweltering heat and simmering violence...

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Community Reviews

4.03
based on 2,425 reviews

Moods

emotional: 87%

sad: 76%

reflective: 67%

dark: 31%

challenging: 28%

tense: 26%

hopeful: 12%

informative: 5%

adventurous: 3%

inspiring: 3%

mysterious: 2%

Pace

21% of readers chose fast
55% of readers chose medium
23% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

6% of readers chose Plot
30% of readers chose A mix
62% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

48% of readers chose Yes
35% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

67% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

92% of readers chose Yes
1% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

61% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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