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I quite enjoyed this book - it is one of those in which the majority of the plot takes place in the characters’ thoughts, rather than within the action. I’m a huge fan of interconnected but separate stories, and this book accomplishes that perfectly. I’d definitely want to read an expanded novel where we learn more about these characters’ lives, but it was perfect for what this book was. The writing flowed nicely - the translation of this one was well done. Definitely a book to inspire reflection on human motivations and the tiny moments that make up life.

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challenging medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

"Crimson" is at once poetic and raw, showing the perspectives of five interconnected queer characters from Nuuk, Greenland. All of the characters are flawed, but in such a realistic way that I think that every queer reader will be able to relate to at least one of them. They do also all undergo some level of development or progression; even those who might not seem loveable seem worthy of forgiveness.

If you like contemporary literary fiction driven by complex characters, this book is worth checking out.

I read the English translation of this novel by Anna Halagar, which she translated from the author's own Danish translation of the original Greenlandic text. I received my copy from Queer Book Box as part of my subscription - you can <a href="https://t.co/f94zBJdd2E?amp=1">get £5 off your first box using my referral link</a>

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