The Sisters Brothers
Description
In the unforgiving landscape of the 1850s American West, two notorious bounty hunters, the stoic Eli and his volatile brother Charlie Sisters, are tasked with a deadly mission: to find and kill Hermann Kermit Warm. As they journey from Oregon to California, their pursuit of the elusive gold prospector becomes a profound exploration of their own violent lives and fractured brotherhood. Patrick deWitt masterfully blends dark humor with poignant melancholy, offering a unique and unforgettable take on the classic Western. This violent, yet surprisingly tender, odyssey delves into the heart of the frontier's underworld, questioning loyalty, morality, and the enduring bonds of family amidst the grit and grime of a bygone era.
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hardcover
Ecco
Published Jan 1, 2011
328 pages
ISBN: 9780062041265
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First Published
2011
Language
eng
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