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Brother by David Chariandy is a beautiful, emotional novel about two brothers growing up in Scarborough, Ontario in the early 90s. Michael is the younger brother, and the book is told from his perspective as he deals with a complicated and hard life. His mother, a Trinidadian immigrant, works long hours to try to give her sons a better life, while his brother, Francis, dreams of a future in music. But when Michael and Francis witness a violent shooting in their neighbourhood, their future changes irrevocably.
Brother is a short novel, but every word is meaningful. Chariandy tackles difficult and important issues like race, immigration, masculinity, and family. This is a powerful read and an important book; it would not surprise me to see Brother on the literary award nomination lists, an honour it certainly deserves.
Brother is a short novel, but every word is meaningful. Chariandy tackles difficult and important issues like race, immigration, masculinity, and family. This is a powerful read and an important book; it would not surprise me to see Brother on the literary award nomination lists, an honour it certainly deserves.