Description
In the vibrant, exotic setting of Manaus, Brazil, this novel explores the complex dynamics of a Lebanese immigrant family. At its heart are identical twins, Yaqub and Omar, bound by rivalry and a shared devotion to their mother, Zana. Zana's intense, almost possessive love for Omar, and her husband Halim's struggle with her distance, create a palpable tension that ripples through the household. As the family grapples with cultural clashes and the allure of the changing city, the narrative unfolds a poignant story of love, jealousy, and the inevitable disintegration of familial bonds.
Available Editions
paperback
Farrar, Straus & Giroux
Published Jan 1, 2002
241 pages
ISBN: 9781429932202
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Details
First Published
2002
Language
eng
Translation
From: por
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Brothers by Milton Hatoum.