


From there, author Chariandy explores the aftermath for the family, who begin to feel its effects when the police presence significantly increases in their neighbourhood. The plot revolves around a police shooting that the two brothers witness early in the novel. It binds not only Michael and Francis together even after years apart, but it represents the bond between the community of people living in The Park.

Of the major themes in this novel, Brotherhood certainly encapsulates what the book is all about. A slim but significant book, Chariandy teaches readers about the importance of family in times of hardship.
