The Sisters Brothers

Low key and interesting. I loved Eli's voice and the way very little seemed to rattle him. The twists and turns the job took kept my interest and the author has some wonderful descriptions - particularly of the effects of the "solution" on the skin.

I definitely recommend the audio book for this one. I'd actually give it 3 1/2 but round down.

While I haven’t read many westerns, this book didn’t feel too much like one. The narrative style seemed more suited for an older book; something set in the Victorian times and this was described as a homage to a western, not an actual western novel. I have to admit that it did take a little bit of time to get into this book, I’m not sure if it was the style, or the characters; but once I got use to both, I really did start to enjoy this book.

The Sisters brothers are killers; and they are good at it, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have compassion or they aren’t not trying to be better people. Eli Sister (the narrator) doesn’t seem to have the heart for killing but he would follow his brother Charlie and protect him whenever needed. This isn’t a clear cut good guys and bad guys, this is all shades of grey; much like life. This book is worth reading; it is relatively easy to read and the writing style (once I got use to it) was very pleasant. The characters are what make this book in the end; they are deeply flawed, a little stupid at times, trying to do good, but all in all realistic and believable.