A review by squishies
Fellside by M.R. Carey

4.0

It's interesting, from other people's reviews it seemed that their interest petered out as the book progressed, whereas mine just increased and almost finishing it in one sitting. It's quite possible that it's one of those books that you have to be in a certain mindset for.

The book does kind of drift along with no discernible urgency, but the drifting allowed me to soak up the mess that was Jess, the inmates of Fellside, and the staff of Fellside. It felt like the book was more what the characters were about than what was going to happen - and I loved it.

The characters Carey drew up and filled in were so fascinating to read and envision.

SpoilerWhile I wished Jess survived the riot, I'm glad she didn't - the story definitely had more impact with her death and everything that happened afterwards.