Fallow
Book description
Fallow is a tense, thrilling literary novel combining elements of dark comedy and surrealism. At its heart is the relationship between two brothers bound by a terrible crime. Paul and Mikey are on the run, apparently from the press surrounding their house after Mikey's release from prison. His crime, child…
Why read it?
1 author picked Fallow as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This book is a masterclass in suspense, but it's the central brother duo, Paul and Mikey, that brought this novel to life for me.
I was engrossed by their unique relationship—their tension, their devotion, their secrets. Like Paul, I have a brother who was convicted and incarcerated, and it was fascinating to see that dynamic play out on the page in gripping, psychologically nuanced, and unexpected ways.
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