I picked up The Sisters Brothers purely because of the fantastic cover. However, I didn't recognise the shapes on the covers at gun-slinging cowboy types, so I was quite surprised when the story started be set in the "wild west" of the Californian gold rush. Had I known this, I probably would have m...
I am so not the target audience for this story.I mean it’s a western.Right?Still the cover art kept pulling at meIt’s the 1850’s, gold rush, CaliforniaAnd the Sisters Brothers are two killers for hire,on the trail; on a job.And I thoroughly enjoyed it, from the get go.Charlie Sisters has the lead he...
I love the cover of this book. Simply love it. And I'd hoped that I'd be as excited by the words inside the pages. Unfortunately, not so much. It wasn't bad, it just never quite grabbed me, never convinced me of the genius that existed between the covers that had it nominated for so many awards.If I...
For my complete review, please visit Casual Debris.Pervading deWitt's award-winning novel is the notion that in a meaningless world we must forge for ourselves some defining purpose. The story is not about the world it creates, despite its vivid attention to detail, but about how man must find purpo...
Very funny at times, very violent at times, this fable of two desperados captures you on page one and takes you along on a wild ride. Redemption for assassins? -- It could happen.
Low key and interesting. I loved Eli's voice and the way very little seemed to rattle him. The twists and turns the job took kept my interest and the author has some wonderful descriptions - particularly of the effects of the "solution" on the skin.I definitely recommend the audio book for this one....
Low key and interesting. I loved Eli's voice and the way very little seemed to rattle him. The twists and turns the job took kept my interest and the author has some wonderful descriptions - particularly of the effects of the "solution" on the skin.I definitely recommend the audio book for this one....
Appeal Characteristics: West, Historical, brother relationship, friendship, killers, mother-son relationship, humor, boy/girl relationship, horses, dental issuesI've never liked westerns. I LOVED THIS WESTERN!!! The quirky characters, humor, and issues was just downright hilarious! I hated Charlie,...
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