My Brother

A Novel

By Karin Smirnoff | Publisher: Steerforth Press

About the book

“This year’s best novel… Brutal, colourful, carnal... Impossible to put down.”  --Expressen

A Swedish publishing phenomenon: a literary noir of extraordinary power follows the discovery of a young woman’s body in the long grass behind the sawmill…


Which part of the story is not for telling?

Jana Kippo has returned to Smalånger to see her twin brother, Bror, still living in the small family farmhouse in the remote north of Sweden.

Within the isolated community, secrets and lies have grown silently, undisturbed for years.

Following the discovery of a young woman's body in the long grass behind the sawmill, the siblings, hooked by a childhood steeped in darkness, need to break free.

But the truth cannot be found in other people's stories. The question is: can it be found anywhere?

Editions of My Brother

Paperback
ISBN 9781782276708
EBook
ISBN 9781782275701

Read an Excerpt

“This year’s best novel… Brutal, colourful, carnal... Impossible to put down.”  --Expressen

A Swedish publishing phenomenon: a literary noir of extraordinary power follows the discovery of a young woman’s body in the long grass behind the sawmill…


Which part of the story is not for telling?

Jana Kippo has returned to Smalånger to see her twin brother, Bror, still living in the small family farmhouse in the remote north of Sweden.

Within the isolated community, secrets and lies have grown silently, undisturbed for years.

Following the discovery of a young woman's body in the long grass behind the sawmill, the siblings, hooked by a childhood steeped in darkness, need to break free.

But the truth cannot be found in other people's stories. The question is: can it be found anywhere?

Frequently Asked Questions

What is My Brother about?

“This year’s best novel… Brutal, colourful, carnal... Impossible to put down.”  --Expressen

A Swedish publishing phenomenon: a literary noir of extraordinary power follows the discovery of a young woman’s body in the long grass behind the sawmill…


Which part of the story is not for telling?

Jana Kippo has returned to Smalånger to see her twin brother, Bror, still living in the small family farmhouse in the remote north of Sweden.

Within the isolated community, secrets and lies have grown silently, undisturbed for years.

Following the discovery of a young woman's body in the long grass behind the sawmill, the siblings, hooked by a childhood steeped in darkness, need to break free.

But the truth cannot be found in other people's stories. The question is: can it be found anywhere?

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in My Brother?

Fiction > Family life fiction / Stories about family

Where can I read a sample of My Brother?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781782276708

How long is My Brother and how many pages does it have?

My Brother has 320 page(s)

Who is/are the Author/s of the book My Brother?

Karin Smirnoff

Who is the Publisher of the book My Brother?

Steerforth Press

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

My Brother is available as paperback(ISBN 9781782276708) and ebook(ISBN 9781782275701)

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