Patrick DeWitt

Patrick DeWitt is a Canadian novelist and screenwriter known for his works such as 'The Sisters Brothers' and 'Undermajordomo Minor'. His writing is often characterized by dark humor and unique storytelling.

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  1. 1. The Sisters Brothers

    Cover of 'The Sisters Brothers' by Patrick DeWitt

    The book is a darkly comic, Western-inspired tale that follows the notorious sibling hitmen, Eli and Charlie Sisters, as they journey through the American frontier during the 1850s Gold Rush. Tasked with killing a prospector who has allegedly stolen from their employer, the brothers grapple with a series of increasingly bizarre and violent encounters. Along the way, Eli, the more introspective of the two, begins to question their life of crime and contemplates a different future, reflecting on themes of brotherhood, redemption, and the elusive nature of the American Dream.

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