![]() That said, in terms of the plot propelling me to read on (such as whether or not Brat would be found out or the truth behind Patrick’s death), I didn’t find it as strong. I genuinely could not put it down when I was reading and I ended up finishing it in two sittings. I think for me, the book excels most at capturing the tense atmosphere. Sure, there is a mysterious death, but the tension doesn’t come from the mystery of how Patrick Ashby died, instead, it’s largely focused on Brat’s attempt to pass as an Ashby and his tense relationship with Simon, Patrick’s twin. ![]() ![]() In terms of genre, I think it’s more similar to a thriller than a mystery. ![]() Named after its protagonist, Brat Farrar is the story of how Brat comes to become Patrick Ashby, the heir to the Ashby fortune, and what happens after he’s been accepted into the family. I picked up this book because it’s said to be one of Tey’s best works, and all you really need to know is that there are imposters and people who resemble horses* in it. ![]()
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