Official Review: A Brother for Sorrows by Anita Tiemeyer

[Roy Nick]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "A Brother for Sorrows" by Anita Tiemeyer.]

---

4 out of 4 stars

---

Share This Review

---

Joe is a student at Indiana University; he’s pursuing a doctorate in history. He encounters Robert Stangarden, an undergrad music student, in the same university. Joe grew up in the Buchenwald concentration camp together with his parents, under the German Nazis' cruel leadership. The duo’s camaraderie grows with time. By the end of the academic semester, Joe helps Robert to navigate Indiana and aids him to move his stuff back to his home. Upon arrival, he encounters Henry and Ada, Robert’s parents, who were members of the German Nazis. He instantly flees out of fear. Robert is unaware of his parent’s past; therefore, he’s dismayed by Joe’s actions. Fast forward, Henry is a tempered and inhumane man. At one point, he assaults his son, almost killing him. Two detectives, Benson and Dave, follow up the case, and they find sufficient evidence to arrest Henry. A trial awaits him. How will the trial go?

A Brother for Sorrows by Anita Tiemeyer will transport you back to the 1960s. There are family dynamics, court proceedings, and medical incidences worth reading. In some instances, I was overwhelmed by emotions due to the happenings that took place as the tale advanced. Anita's humor stands out in this installment.

There are a few aspects I appreciated about this work. Primarily, there’s a dialogue between Joe and Robert, where the latter inquires about Joe’s country and city of origin, and if he spoke German and Italian languages. Joe gets agitated by Robert’s inquisitive nature, but Frank cools him off. Additionally, the work is historical, and the author made a good job with her historical illustrations. Joe’s car was a 1963 powder-blue Ford Falcon, there are talks of World War II and the German Nazi, and the newspapers dated back to the 1960s.

There’s humor in chapter eight between two residents of Marion County General Hospital. Apparently, one patient has come to the hospital to have a ring removed around his genitals. The ring was to enhance his libido. The dialogue was so comic that I laughed out loud. Furthermore, the entire chapter eight felt like I was following a medical-themed movie. The descriptions of the medical practitioners’ doings were quite vivid; taking vital measurements, X-rays, and injecting specific amounts of drugs to the patients.

There were no grammatical errors; consequently, the book was exceptionally well edited. There were erotic scenes and profanities. Anita composed this work with skill and prowess. The chapters were well written, and the characters were approachable. I discovered nothing to dislike; as a result, I rate the book 4 out of 4 stars. I recommend it to audiences who enjoy reading books with historical settings.

******
A Brother for Sorrows
View: on Bookshelves

[Suzer6440 xyz]

Thank you for this review , I enjoyed it and am putting it on my shelf. I like how vivid the descriptions are .

[Smmwallace]

This storyline sounds interesting. Poor Joe must've been terrified upon meeting Henry and Ada! Thank you for your great review!

[Holly Fleming]

I love a book that can make me laugh out loud just as easily as it can make me cry. It sounds like the author does a great job engaging readers through character development. Thank you for this review! I'm adding A Brother for Sorrows to my reading list.