Summer Brother by Jaap Robben

Summer Brother

Jaap Robben with David Doherty (Translator)

288 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction contemporary dark emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Thirteen-year-old Brian lives in a trailer on a forgotten patch of land with his divorced and uncaring father. His older brother Lucien, physically and mentally disabled, has been institutionalized for years. While Lucien's home is undergoing reno...

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Community Reviews Summary of 173 reviews

Moods

sad 63%
emotional 57%
dark 42%
reflective 42%
challenging 21%
funny 21%
adventurous 10%
inspiring 10%
mysterious 10%
tense 10%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 5%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 33%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 88% | A mix: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 22%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | No: 33% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 52% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 17%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.63

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