The Brothers K by David James Duncan

The Brothers K

David James Duncan

missing page info Add in missing page information • first pub 1992 (editions)

fiction historical sports emotional reflective slow-paced

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Duncan took almost 10 years to follow up the publication of his much-praised first novel, The River Why, but this massive second effort is well worth the wait. It is a stunning work: a complex tapestry of family tensions, baseball, politics and re...

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Community Reviews Summary of 637 reviews

Moods

emotional 94%
reflective 73%
funny 57%
inspiring 47%
hopeful 42%
sad 42%
challenging 31%
adventurous 10%
dark 10%
lighthearted 10%
relaxing 10%
informative 5%

Pace

slow 80%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10%

Average rating

4.44

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