We The Animals by Justin Torres
The novel is a poignant coming-of-age story that follows three young brothers growing up in a tumultuous household with their Puerto Rican father and white mother. Through a series of vignettes, the narrative captures the raw and visceral experiences of their childhood, marked by love, violence, and poverty. As the boys navigate their complex family dynamics and their own identities, the youngest brother's journey of self-discovery becomes central, culminating in a powerful and transformative realization about his place in the world.
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- Published
- 2011
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 125-150
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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- We the Animals
- Wij, De Wilden
- Wij, de wilden
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