30 October 2011

#131. The Sisters Brothers by Patrick DeWitt

Title:
The Sisters Brothers
Author:
Patrick DeWitt
Genre:
Western/
Synopsis:
Two brothers, Eli and Charlie, are sent by their employer to kill a man at the Californian goldfields. Their adventures slowly reveal their characters and the nature of the world that they move through.
Verdict:
Very absorbing with an array of quickly passing characters and a fresh feel to it. The action and ending balanced out surprisingly well.
Pages:
325
Read:
October 2011