Reviews

Brother by David Chariandy

mintomillk's review against another edition

4.0

powerful, poignant, painful, and relevant at this point in time. Chariandy exhibits a clear understanding of the immigrant experience and the consequences of Othering, writing about a side of contemporary Canada that many do not want to admit exists. through the pain, though, Chariandy also leaves moments in his book for tenderness and male connection, something that is dangerously lacking among many today due to experiences of isolation and oppression. a book that stays with you and lingers.

italianbean's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad fast-paced

3.5

hilaryroberts's review against another edition

emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This book was not the most plot filled thing and it was short. But the intense emotion it evoked earns it 5 stars

rms25's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.0

jodymorris's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

stella45's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

caitlinvee's review against another edition

Had to read this for English 12.

naharobed's review against another edition

4.0

A heartbreaking story about family, prejudice, violence, and community. The writing was understated, yet poignant and the discussions of the immigrant plight and issues of masculinity were important and impactful. You grow to care so much for these two brothers and that makes the book all the more tragic

gilliske's review against another edition

5.0

 Eigenlijk heb ik een beetje spijt dat ik deze 'las' als luisterboek.
Pierre Joseph leest het nochtans prachtig voor. Maar luisterboeken luister ik altijd wanneer ik ook nog iets anders doe: huishoudelijke taken, autorijden,... En daardoor mis je toch altijd iets van het verhaal. Vaak stoort met dat niet echt. Maar deze keer dus wel. Ik ben ervan overtuigd dat ik bij een papieren boek het verhaal nog veel meer had beleefd. 
Als ik hem tegenkom, de papieren versie, lees ik hem zeker nog eens opnieuw.
Want het is een hartbrekend maar oh zo mooi verhaal. Over (broeder)liefde, over vriendschappen, over de schijn ophouden, trots, verdriet verwerken, racisme,... Een waardevolle inkijk in een leven dat zo anders verloopt dan het mijne, met zoveel minder kansen, zoveel meer onrechtvaardigheid en dat allemaal gewoon omdat je in een andere context geboren bent... 

claireh6's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Racism, Police brutality, and Injury/Injury detail