The Half Brother by Lars Saabye Christensen
"The Half Brother" is a compelling narrative that follows the life of a young man named Barnum Nilsen. Born into a Norwegian family with a mysterious past, Barnum navigates through life with a half-brother, Fred, who is both his best friend and his rival. As Barnum grows older, he becomes a successful writer, but his personal life is marked by loss, loneliness, and the weight of his family's secrets. The book is a profound exploration of identity, love, and the bonds of family.
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- Published
- 2001
- Nationality
- Norwegian
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 688
- Original Language
- Norwegian
- Avg User Rating
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(5.0)
- Alternate Titles
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- Halvbroren
- Meio Irmão
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- 1685th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- Nordic Council Literature Prize (Nordic Council Literature Prize)
- The Bigger Read List (English PEN)