House of Anansi Press, 2011. 2nd printing. Paperback. FINE. Signed by author. Signed by author on title page. 330 pages. -- Please feel free to ask for additional information, or detailed photos. US orders ship USPS from Niagara Falls, NY. Canadian orders ship from Ontario.

Synopsis

Shortlisted for the 2011 Man Booker Prize, deWitt's dazzlingly original second novel is a darkly funny, offbeat western about a reluctant assassin and his murderous brother.Hermann Kermit Warm is going to die. Across 1000 miles of Oregon desert his assassins, the notorious Eli and Charlie Sisters, ride - fighting, shooting, and drinking their way to Sacramento. But their prey isn't an easy mark, the road is long and bloody, and somewhere along the path Eli begins to question what he does for a living - and whom he does it for. The Sisters Brothers pays homage to the classic Western, transforming it into an unforgettable ribald tour de force. Filled with a remarkable cast of losers, cheaters, and ne'er-do-wells from all stripes of life - and told by a complex and compelling narrator, it is a violent, lustful odyssey through the underworld of the 1850s frontier that beautifully captures the humor, melancholy, and grit of the Old West and two brothers bound by blood, violence, and love.

Reviews

On Aug 19 2011, West of Eden Books said:

Narrated by the stouter half of a pair of old west hitmen, Patrick deWitt's The Sister's Brothers takes us on a journey from Oregon to California during the gold rush, ostensibly to complete an assignment from their shadowy boss, but really in search of the dual protagonist's futures.Eli Sisters is becoming ambivalent about his career path and longs to settle down, Charlie prefers to drink and womanize as always but this particular assignment will change them both permanently.A new western novel full of the taste of dust and grit, plenty of pain and blood, and large doses of humor and human emotion, The Sister's Brothers delivers on all levels with rich and complex characters, a plot full of twists and a conclusion that takes both the characters and the reader by surprise.

(Log in or Create an Account first!)

Details

Bookseller: Irolita Books (CA)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 9173
Title: The Sisters Brothers
Author: Patrick deWitt
Format/Binding: Paperback
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Edition: 2nd printing
ISBN 10: 1770890327
ISBN 13: 9781770890329
Publisher: House of Anansi Press
Place of Publication: Toronto
Date Published: 2011
Pages: 330

Terms of Sale

Irolita Books

30 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.

Shipping every weekday via USPS Media Mail, from Niagara Falls, New York, or via Canada Post to Canadian customers.

I package carefully. Hardcovers and larger paperbacks are polybagged and boxed in double layer fitted cardboard. Very small paperbacks are polybagged and sent in padded mailers of appropriate size.

I try very hard to provide highly protective packaging for all items. However, customers are welcome to request additional layers of protection for collectible and/or fragile items.

Free bookmark included.

About the Seller

Irolita Books

This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.

Biblio member since 2016

Aurora, Ontario

Ask Seller a Question

About Irolita Books

We are an entirely internet-based bookseller. While we carry many different subjects and genres, horse books are our particular interest (a natural consequence of lifelong horse ownership). If you need additional information or images of any of our titles, please ask.

Glossary
Frequently asked questions

Glossary

Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:

Fine: A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
Title Page: A page at the front of a book which may contain the title of the book, any subtitles, the authors, contributors, editors, the...