A review by inkling
They by Kay Dick

dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

They is a dystopian novel that explores what life would be like if art and free thinking is seen as a crime. I found it a challenging yet interesting read. Not so much happens in it, but Kay Dick creates a tense atmosphere very well. The writing is very disjointed, for lack of a better word, and apart from the narrator the characters are new in every chapter. This made it quite confusing and unlike anything I've read before. I was very intrigued by the premise of this book, but I expected more of an exploration of who "they" are, where did they come from? How could this have happened? 

It didn't quite meet my expectations, and wasn't really my thing. However it is a very short book so well worth a try! It might be just what you are looking for. 
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