Chariandy, David

Brother

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ISBN 13:: 9781408897287
author:: Chariandy, David
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2019
Pages:: 192
Dimensions:: 19.8 x 12.9 centimetres (0.14 kg
Genre:: Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
Condition:: New
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In the sweltering heat of a Scarborough summer in 1991, two brothers navigate the complexities of masculinity, family, and identity within a housing complex. David Chariandy's Brother is a tightly constructed novel that explores the lives of Michael and Francis, sons of Trinidadian immigrants struggling to fulfill their adopted home's promise. Their world is marked by prejudice, low expectations, and violence, yet they find solace in the Rouge Valley, a green wilderness that cuts through their neighbourhood. As they grow older, their dreams of a better life are threatened by tragedy and suspicion. This powerful novel delves into the experiences of young men of black and brown ancestry, shedding light on the struggles they face. With shimmering prose and mesmerizing precision, Chariandy takes readers inside the lives of these brothers, crafting a searingly beautiful portrayal of coming-of-age in a world that often seems determined to hold them back.

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