Brother by David Chariandy

Not sure on which list I found this book, but certainly glad that I did. A short, powerful story about race, prejudice, stolen ambitions, etc.  It's told from the point of view of a young man who lost his brother, tragically, from a policeman's bullet.  Quite prescient today.  The story takes place in Toronto, however, which gives us a different perspective. I think we idealize our neighbors to the north sometimes.
Beautifully written prose, a haunting book.