LitPick Review
Although Xan and Robert are brothers, they're on the
opposite end of the spectrum, and Xan is always in his
older brother's shadow. Robert has a somewhat steady job,
goes to the community college and has a girlfriend while
Xan is struggling with everything, especially a place to
fit into. Robert has always been the one to keep his
brother's temper in check, so what will happen when he has
a lapse in judgment?
Opinion:
This book is very hard to summarize
because its plot is pretty amorphous, but it's not
amorphous in the sense that it's random. It's just a very
subtle plot and very slow moving. The author Chris Lynch,
is an amazing writer, and I think that kept me reading
more than the actual plot. The characters he fleshes out
are so realistic and multi-dimensional. I love the themes
he explores in this book. Overall, this book isn't
something you want to pick up if you're looking for a
light read; however, if you're looking for something
that'll make you think and has uncanny realistic portrayal
of lower class life, this is something you'd want to
read.
