Brother by David Chariandy

Brother

David Chariandy

288 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction literary emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

An intensely beautiful, searingly powerful, tightly constructed novel, Brother explores questions of masculinity, family, race, and identity as they are played out in a Scarborough housing complex during the sweltering heat and simmering violence ...

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Moods

emotional 86%
sad 72%
reflective 68%
challenging 29%
dark 29%
tense 24%
hopeful 13%
informative 4%
inspiring 3%
mysterious 2%
adventurous 1%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 29%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 89% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 1% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 13%

Average rating

4.01

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