The Brothers K by David James Duncan

The Brothers K

David James Duncan

fiction historical sports emotional reflective slow-paced

missing duration info | first published 1992

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David James Duncan's first novel, The River Why, met with such enthusiastic praise for its journey of self-discovery that it became a contemporary classic, with readers comparing Duncan to J. D. Salinger, Ken Kesey, and John Irving. In The Brother...
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Summary of 586 reviews

Moods

emotional 94%
reflective 76%
funny 52%
inspiring 47%
hopeful 41%
sad 41%
challenging 29%
adventurous 11%
lighthearted 11%
relaxing 11%
dark 5%
informative 5%

Pace

slow 83%
medium 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 78% | A mix: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 5%

Average rating

4.45

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