The Brothers by Milton Hatoum

The Brothers

Milton Hatoum with John Gledson (Translator)

240 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction reflective slow-paced

Description

Introducing a major new voice in Brazilian letters.Set among a Lebanese immigrant community in the Brazilian port of Manaus, The Brothers is the story of identical twins, Yaqub and Omar, whose mutual jealousy is offset only by their love for their...

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Community Reviews Summary of 85 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
reflective 66%
mysterious 33%
tense 33%
adventurous 16%
challenging 16%
dark 16%
funny 16%
informative 16%
sad 16%

Pace

medium 42%
slow 28%
fast 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.99

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