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

emotional informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

Heartbreakingly beautiful story about a girl entering adulthood just as the civil war in Sri Lanka is breaking out. The story follows her journey, her relationship with her four brothers, friends, colleagues and the contradictions and desperation of awful conflict and oppression.