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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- Published
- 2011
- Nationality
- Canadian
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 328
- Original Language
- English
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(3.7)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- 22nd on The 20 Best Novels of the Decade (2010s) (Literary Hub)
- 5599th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 100 novels that make you proud to be Canadian (CBC Books)