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The Sisters Brothers

The Sisters Brothers

by Patrick deWitt

House Of Anansi Press Inc | October 15, 2011 | Trade Paperback

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Hermann Kermit Warm is going to die. The enigmatic and powerful man known only as the Commodore has ordered it, and his henchmen, Eli and Charlie Sisters, will make sure of it. Though Eli doesn''t share his brother''s appetite for whiskey and killing, he''s never known anything else. But their prey isn''t an easy mark, and on the road from Oregon City to Warm''s gold-mining claim outside Sacramento, Eli begins to question what he does for a living - and whom he does it for.With The Sisters Brothers, Patrick deWitt pays homage to the classic Western, transforming it into an unforgettable comic tour de force. Filled with a remarkable cast of characters - losers, cheaters, and ne''er-do-wells from all stripes of life - and told by a complex and compelling narrator, it is a violent, lustful odyssey through the underworld of the 1850s frontier that beautifully captures the humour, melancholy, and grit of the Old West and two brothers bound by blood, violence, and love.
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  • 7 months ago
    Horribly Bizarre
    I hated this book. I didn't find I became invested in the characters at all, and found the writing style very choppy, like the story didn't flow much at all. I had to force myself to finish it.
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  • 8 months ago
    Tally-ho, well not really but it keeps with the Western theme...
    Get your cowboy hat and your stirrups on, as you will be traveling horse-style from Oregon City to San Francisco in the 1800s. You meet Eli and Charlie, in a profession that gunslinger don't take lightly. The story unfolds and you feel like you a rider with them as you get Eli's point of view of life, love and revenge. Beautifully written
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  • 9 months ago
    One of the best
    Though 'iffy' about buying this book since I don't like westerns, I loved this story. I gave it to several family and friends, all of different reading tastes, and they all liked it. Seems one of those treasures that you can enjoy from many points of view. The book blurbs tell it best, but Patrick deWitt has woven a terrific tale here.
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  • 10 months ago
    I really liked it
    I did not think that I would like a Western. It is not a genre that I care for. I decided to take a walk on the wild side and give this book a shot and I am glad I did. The book was fascinating and I loved that the characters were more than one dimensional.
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  • 11 months ago
    Well Written Western
    Did you ever wonder what it was like to live through the eyes of one of those westerns we see on TV? Descriptions of this book describe 'true grit' and much more. I think the author did a wonderful job of entrancing the reader in a western set back in times that we can only dream of now. The main character in the story draws you in to his depraved life and carries you on a journey filled with evil adventure and thrill. And the question is...how much will you like or dislike the bad guy?
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  • 11 months ago
    An incredibly enjoyable book
    I finally picked up this book after reading several glowing reviews in newspapers, not to mention the GG award. I'm so glad I did. It is a stellar read. The writing is masterly, the story absorbing, the premise unique, and the action non-stop. I would never have guessed that I could enjoy a "Western", but this was among my favourite books over the last few years. Read. This. Book.
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  • 12 months ago
    Great Read!
    I originally picked up this book simply because there was so much hype about it. I typically don't enjoy these kinds of books but thought to myself it can't be that bad if it won the Governor General's Literary Award. The book was awesome. I really enjoyed it. The plot was interesting. It had humour, sadness and suspense all rolled in to one. It's a very good read!
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  • 13 months ago
    Different but amazing!
    At first I was weirded out by the old-timey writing style, which is not at all how I imagine dirty cowboys to communicate, but the style grew on me and I thoroughly enjoyed it, and would recommend to anyone. A nice easy read with interesting characters and a great plot! Don't miss out! It definitely deserves the awards it has received. Reminiscent of Of Mice and Men. Was sad when it was over!
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  • 13 months ago
    Great book!
    It was really funny and the plot moved. It really didn't disappoint.
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  • 14 months ago
    Mixed Emotions
    I typically don't like westerns, but decided to give this book a try considering all the praise it has been receiving. The book follows the Sisters brother, a hire-for-killing duo, out another hit for the their superior named The Commodore. The story, often at a snails pace, deals with the interesting people they meet along their journey and the internal struggles of one of the brothers, Eli, in their chosen live of profession. The book is written in a poetic fashion that was amusing at first, but quickly became annoying after a bit. I simply did not find the book very interesting. Thus, it took me a long time to read. Nonetheless, I found parts of the book entertaining and often laugh-out-loud funny. Hence, I guess like the main character, I had an internal struggle deciding if I actually enjoyed the book.
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The Sisters Brothers

The Sisters Brothers

by Patrick deWitt

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Hermann Kermit Warm is going to die. The enigmatic and powerful man known only as the Commodore has ordered it, and his henchmen, Eli and Charlie Sisters, will make sure of it. Though Eli doesn''t share his brother''s appetite for whiskey and killing, he''s never known anything else. But their prey isn''t an easy mark, and on the road from Oregon City to Warm''s gold-mining claim outside Sacramento, Eli begins to question what he does for a living - and whom he does it for.With The Sisters Brothers, Patrick deWitt pays homage to the classic Western, transforming it into an unforgettable comic tour de force. Filled with a remarkable cast of characters - losers, cheaters, and ne''er-do-wells from all stripes of life - and told by a complex and compelling narrator, it is a violent, lustful odyssey through the underworld of the 1850s frontier that beautifully captures the humour, melancholy, and grit of the Old West and two brothers bound by blood, violence, and love.

Format: Trade Paperback

Published: October 15, 2011

Publisher: House Of Anansi Press Inc

Language: English

The following ISBNs are associated with this title:

ISBN - 10: 1770890327

ISBN - 13: 9781770890329

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