"A groundbreaking work in German literature, Pham's novel marks a seminal accomplishment that tells the dignified, thorough, and epic story of a Vietnamese family through clear, gem-like sentences and unflinching observations. With Pham's vision, nothing is left unturned and all things are salvaged and lost at once. A courageous and bold achievement by a bright new voice." --Ocean Vuong "Illuminating and unforgettable, Khuê Phm's Brothers and Ghosts is a house that reveals secrets behind each door: a country torn apart by colonialism and civil war, a family divided between loyalty and freedom." -- Juhea Kim, author Beasts of a Little Land "A powerful novel about the paths we take, the secrets we hide, and the familial duty that binds us. Khuê Phm coaxes out the stories that live in darkness and the light she shines is captivating. Gorgeously written, Brothers and Ghosts is a book that stays with you long after you close it." -- Eric Nguyen, author of Things We Lost to the Water "Intriguing, immediate, and occasionally harrowing, Brothers and Ghosts by Khuê Phm is a moving tale of exile, identity, and self-discovery.

Focussing on first and second-generation Vietnamese emigrants, the novel should appeal to fans of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's Americanah." --New Books in German "Brothers and Ghosts examines the experience of one southern Vietnamese family during the Vietnam War, and its long aftermath . Inspired by her own family, journalist Khuê Phm tells a wrenching story of family, war, and memory." --Booklist "Brothers and Ghosts by Khuê Phm belongs to a new wave of German literature that shows how culturally diverse the country has become since the late 1960s . Phm's debut novel reverberates in clear, dispassionate prose that belies its complex subject matter." --NPR.