The Brothers K by David James Duncan

The Brothers K

David James Duncan

645 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)

fiction historical sports emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

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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Moods

emotional 94%
reflective 72%
funny 55%
inspiring 50%
hopeful 44%
sad 44%
challenging 33%
adventurous 11%
dark 11%
lighthearted 11%
relaxing 11%
informative 5%

Pace

slow 78%
medium 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 26%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 5%

Average rating

4.45

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