The Sisters Brothers

De: Patrick deWitt

Narrado por: William Hope

Oregon, 1851. Eli and Charlie Sisters, notorious professional killers, are on their way to California to kill a man named Hermann Kermit Warm. On the way, the brothers have a series of unsettling experiences in the landscape of Gold Rush America. And they bicker a lot. Arriving in California, and discover that Warm has invented a magical formula, which could make all of them very rich. What happens next is utterly gripping, strange and sad....

©2011 Patrick deWitt (P)2011 W F Howes Ltd

Engaging and entertaining

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

This book is an interesting interpretation of the Western genre, set in Oregon and California during the gold rush. I found the story compelling and the reader really gave the characters depth.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Eli, the narrator. He was sympathetic while being flawed.

What about William Hope???s performance did you like?

He did a wonderful job of interpreting the different characters through nuances of speech.

Pleasantly offbeat

"The Sisters Brothers" offers a refreshing and unconventional take on historical fiction. Set against the backdrop of the California Gold Rush, the novel follows the Sisters brothers, Eli and Charlie, notorious assassins with a penchant for violence and dark humor.

What sets the story apart is its unique blend of dark comedy and the exploration of morality. DeWitt crafts a narrative that is both entertaining and thought-provoking but not in a way which feels too heavy for a light read.

While the story may not adhere strictly to historical accuracy, it captures the essence of the era. The Sisters brothers, are well-developed and quite endearing in their own ways, adding richness to the narrative.

Overall, "The Sisters Brothers" is an enjoyable read for fans of historical fiction looking for something a bit offbeat. DeWitt's storytelling offers a fresh perspective on familiar themes.

brilliant

Would you consider the audio edition of The Sisters Brothers to be better than the print version?

It's on par, I would say.

What did you like best about this story?

It's a gripping, stylish, fabulously told tale. I found it intelligent and exciting. The narration I thought was perfect.

Have you listened to any of William Hope’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

no, I have not.

If you could take any character from The Sisters Brothers out to dinner, who would it be and why?

I would take out Eli.

Any additional comments?

I found the narration addictive and started to think like the characters in the tale.

Brilliant Performance by William Hope

This was recommended to me by someone to whom I'll be returning for more advice! It's a darkly humorous take of fraternal assassins in the old west, and chronicles their journey to their latest quarry in gold-rush California. Sometimes strange, but not in an inaccessible way - think more Coen Brothers than David Lynch.

William Hope's modes of speech are superbly evocative; and should be award-winning if there is any justice. Just a brilliant listen.

Good story, great narrator.

This story was only ok for me. Had been recommendedto me by a friend. If I was reading the book I might have just put it down but the narrator pulled me through so I ended up rating it a 3 star.