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The Bad Angel Brothers

By Paul Theroux
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The Bad Angel Brothers by Paul Theroux explores the complex relationship between two brothers with starkly different personalities. Their rivalry intensifies over the years, driven by their contrasting ambitions and the secrets they harbour. Set against a backdrop of family dynamics and personal vendettas, the story delves into themes of jealousy, betrayal, and the unyielding ties of kinship.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to stories of sibling rivalry entwined with dramatic, emotional landscapes. With Paul Theroux's rich storytelling, the narrative delves into themes of betrayal, loyalty, and the darkness that can linger within family bonds. Ideal for those who appreciate intricate character studies and the exploration of complex human relationships.

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The Bad Angel Brothers

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A deliciously dark, atmospheric novel about family and brotherhood from one of America's most distinctive writers.

There's sibling rivalry and then there's the relationship of brothers Cal and Frank Belanger. Enemies since childhood, the small town of Littleford just isn't big enough to hold them both. So, Cal strikes out for the world's wild places—a gifted geologist in search of gold and other precious minerals—leaving Frank to develop a successful career as the town's lawyer, fixer, and local hero.

But when Cal, newly rich and newlywed, returns to the town of his birth, Frank gives him the opposite of a brotherly welcome, leading to a series of betrayals and reprisals culminating in the ultimate plan: murder.

A riveting tale of adventure, betrayal, and the true cost of family bonds, The Bad Angel Brothers is a remarkable novel from one of America's most distinctive writers.

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The Bad Angel Brothers is a gripping tale of sibling rivalry set in a small town, capturing elements of both Cheever's suburban landscapes and Shakespeare's dramatic intensity. The book is noted for its emotional violence and haunting narrative, with Theroux skilfully manipulating reader sympathies. It delivers a chilling psychological exploration, highlighted by powerful twists and rich, multi-layered prose that extends beyond the novel's physical confines.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241995563

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 245g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

Paul Theroux has written many works of fiction and travel writing, including the modern classics The Great Railway Bazaar, The Old Patagonian Express, My Secret History and The Mosquito Coast. He won the Edward Stanford Award for Outstanding Contribution to Travel Writing 2020. Paul Theroux divides his time between Cape Cod and the Hawaiian islands.

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