A review by nadia
Brotherless Night by V.V. Ganeshananthan

emotional informative reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.25

This was a great book about a topic I've not read anything about prior. Emotional, tense, sad, and informative, it gives a unique portrayal of life in a time of a brutal civil war, exploring the tough choices people, especially women, have to make every single day. While I really liked the writing style and certain narrative techniques used, it also contributed to certain parts of the book not having as big of an emotional impact on me as I'd expect given the subject matter!

Current Women's Prize 2024 Fiction Shortlist rankings:

1.  Brotherless Night
2. River East, River West
3. Soldier Sailor
4. Restless Dolly Maunder
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