Big Brother
by Lionel Shriver
Big Brother by Lionel Shriver holds a mixed reviews rating of 3.40 out of 5, based on 8.8K reader ratings. First published in 2013. The book spans 384 pages.
About Big Brother
For Pandora, cooking is a form of love. Alas, her husband, Fletcher, a self-employed high-end cabinetmaker, now spurns the “toxic” dishes that he’d savored through their courtship, and devotes hours each day to manic cycling. Then, when Pandora picks up her older brother Edison at the airport, she doesn’t recognize him. In the years since they’ve seen one another, the once slim, hip New York jazz pianist has gained hundreds of pounds. What happened? After Edison has more than overstayed his welcome, Fletcher delivers his wife an ultimatum: It’s him or me.Rich with Shriver’s distinctive wit and ferocious energy, Big Brother is about fat: an issue both social and excruciatingly personal. It asks just how much sacrifice we'll make to save single members of our families, and whether it's ever possible to save loved ones from themselves.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Lionel Shriver |
| Published | 2013 |
| Pages | 384 |
| Genres | Fiction, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.40 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 8,795 |
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What genre is Big Brother?
Big Brother is categorized as Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fiction.
Is Big Brother worth reading?
Based on 8.8K reader ratings, Big Brother has an average score of 3.40 out of 5.00, which is considered "Mixed Reviews."
How many pages is Big Brother?
Big Brother has 384 pages.
Who wrote Big Brother?
Big Brother was written by Lionel Shriver. It was first published in 2013.
What is the ISBN for Big Brother?
The ISBN-13 for Big Brother is 9780061458580.0.
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