AP Inquiry Project; The Sisters Brothers: Refelction

This book was awesome. Although I don't often say this about a book, this one definetly was awesome. It effectively combined my favorite elements. For one thing, it was a Western and for some reason, I love Westerns. On top of that, it was action-packed, another plus. And above all, it was whimsically humurous. Case in point, it was my kind of book. I initially thought I was going to enjoy it, but not nearly as much as I actually did. It coherently told a suspensful story about two hitmen who happen to be brothers and it drew me in with its classic Old West feel. Not to mention, it also ties in perfectly with my guiding questions. The rationale for violence, which I will discuss in my paper, is explored through this novel by illuminating one of the brother's distaste for death. This is true in the fact that it offers a contradiction to the typical shoot-em up' lifestyle that so many of the American Old West characters live by. This conflict allows for a re-evaluation of the seemingly crucial role violence plays in the society of the Old West. The Sisters Brothers more than explores this topic and that is why I loved it so much and am looking forward to discussing it in my final draft.