A review by redcapediver
McGrotty and Ludmilla by Alasdair Gray

dark funny informative lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Started reading this because I could get it sooner than Poor Things and I wanted to get a feel for Alasdair Gray’s writing style and wow! It’s biting as hell! Best satire of 80’s capitalism I’ve ever read. Can’t wait to read his translation of The Divine Comedy!