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Brother: A Novel

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2017

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David Chariandy

Brother

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

192

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Scarborough, Ontario • 1990s

Publication Year

2017

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Brother by David Chariandy is a coming-of-age novel set in Scarborough, Canada, focusing on two Canadian Trinidadian brothers, Michael and Francis, as they navigate racism, poverty, and an uncertain future. After a family tragedy, Michael, the narrator, seeks to protect his grieving mother while exploring themes of identity, trauma, and community connection. The novel contains depictions of police brutality, murder, and racism.

Melancholic

Contemplative

Gritty

Emotional

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

4.1

12,181 ratings

76%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

David Chariandy's Brother is acclaimed for its lyrical prose, emotional depth, and powerful exploration of themes like racial identity and brotherhood. Critics praise its intimate portrayal of family dynamics and resilience, although some feel the pacing can be slow. Overall, it's celebrated as a poignant and thought-provoking novel with rich character development and a compelling narrative.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Brother?

Readers who appreciate Brother by David Chariandy are likely to be drawn to poignant stories exploring themes of identity, family, and systemic injustice. Similar in tone to Angie Thomas’s The Hate U Give and Ta-Nehisi Coates’s Between the World and Me, this novel resonates with those interested in contemporary social issues.

4.1

12,181 ratings

76%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

192

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Scarborough, Ontario • 1990s

Publication Year

2017

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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