A review by yilliun
The Colony by Audrey Magee

emotional reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I picked this up on a whim from the library recommended reads shelf. The story blew me away. 
I was so angry with Masson for enacting the same type of trauma and colonization upon the island as he had experienced growing up. I felt so frustrated that he seemed so blind to it.

And when James’ paintings are left behind broke me. He deserved so much better.
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