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Patrick deWitt
The Sisters Brothers
"The Sisters Brothers" by Patrick deWitt is a darkly comic and inventive novel that reimagines the classic Western genre. The story follows the Sisters brothers, Eli and Charlie, who are hired guns traveling from Oregon to California during the Gold Rush. Eli, the narrator, is a sensitive soul who longs for a quieter life, while Charlie is a violent, unpredictable drunk. As the brothers make their way south, they encounter a series of odd and eccentric characters, including a prospector who has invented a machine that can find gold, a dentist who has a talent for torture, and a wealthy man who is the target of their latest assignment. Along the way, the brothers bond, bicker, and fight, and Eli begins to question the morality of their profession and the hold that Charlie has over him. DeWitt's writing is sharp, witty, and full of surprises. He creates a vivid and unsettling world that is both familiar and strange, and his characters are complex, flawed, and utterly compelling. The novel explores themes of brotherhood, loyalty, and the corrupting influence of power and violence, and it asks important questions about the nature of good and evil. "The Sisters Brothers" is a refreshing and original take on the Western genre, and it offers a darkly humorous and thought-provoking exploration of the human condition. It is a novel that will appeal to fans of Cormac McCarthy, Charles Portis, and the Coen brothers, and it is a worthy addition to the canon of great American literature.
List of books similar to "The Sisters Brothers":
Charles Portis
True Grit
Like 'The Sisters Brothers', 'True Grit' is a darkly comic western that features two grizzled gunslingers who team up to help a young girl get revenge on her father's killer. The novel is known for its distinctive voice and memorable characters, and like deWitt's book, it offers a fresh and irreverent take on the traditional western genre.
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Cormac McCarthy
The Road
If you enjoyed the gritty, morally ambiguous world of 'The Sisters Brothers', you may want to check out 'The Road' by Cormac McCarthy. This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel is a post-apocalyptic road trip that explores the depths of human depravity and the limits of love and loyalty. Like deWitt, McCarthy is known for his spare, poetic prose and his unflinching portrayal of violence.
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Chad Harbach
The Art of Fielding
For a different take on the American West, try 'The Art of Fielding' by Chad Harbach. Set in a small liberal arts college in the Midwest, this novel explores the world of college baseball and the lives of the people who orbit around it. Like 'The Sisters Brothers', it's a novel about the search for identity and the complex relationships between brothers, fathers, and sons.
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Philipp Meyer
The Son
For a sweeping epic of the American West, try 'The Son' by Philipp Meyer. This novel follows the story of a Texas family from the Comanche raids of the 1800s to the oil boom of the 20th century. Like 'The Sisters Brothers', it's a novel about the violence and upheaval of the American frontier, and the legacy of that violence on future generations.
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Caleb Carr
The Alienist
If you enjoyed the historical setting and dark themes of 'The Sisters Brothers', you may want to check out 'The Alienist' by Caleb Carr. This novel is set in 1896 New York City and follows the story of a criminal psychologist who teams up with a newspaper illustrator to track down a serial killer. Like deWitt's book, it's a gripping tale of crime and punishment set against a richly detailed historical backdrop.
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Dennis Lehane
The Given Day
For a historical epic set in America, try 'The Given Day' by Dennis Lehane. This novel follows the story of a police officer and an African-American labor organizer in Boston during the early 20th century. Like 'The Sisters Brothers', it's a novel about the struggles of ordinary people against a backdrop of political and social upheaval.
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Michael Punke
The Revenant
For a thrilling wilderness adventure, try 'The Revenant' by Michael Punke. This novel is based on the true story of a fur trapper who is left for dead by his companions after being mauled by a bear. Like 'The Sisters Brothers', it's a novel about survival and the human will to endure.
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Peter Heller
The Dog Stars
For a post-apocalyptic novel with a western feel, try 'The Dog Stars' by Peter Heller. This novel is set in a world devastated by a flu pandemic and follows the story of a pilot who survives the outbreak. Like 'The Sisters Brothers', it's a novel about the struggle for survival in a harsh and unforgiving landscape.
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Paulette Jiles
News of the World
For a western with a heart, try 'News of the World' by Paulette Jiles. This novel follows the story of a Civil War veteran who travels through Texas reading the news to isolated communities. When he's asked to return a young girl to her family, he embarks on a dangerous journey that will test his resolve and his humanity.
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