Reviews

Brother by David Chariandy

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

jadeanne's review against another edition

dark emotional inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Such beautiful prose. The book is short and quickly consumed. I loved the realism of the story and the intensity of the emotions. The characters bounced of the page. The writing itself hello???? So gorgeous.

parkerks1's review against another edition

4.0

A blend of Baldwin and Cisneros...will definitely be keeping an eye out for this author's future works

cyaneve7's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-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

4.5