A review by ddryden825
Elmet by Fiona Mozley

challenging dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

This contains some really stunning, descriptive prose and I was genuinely captivated throughout. 

I thought the plot was interesting and that the themes were communicated well, I just didn’t think the characters had a lot of depth to them. That may have been intentional, but it meant that I wasn’t really attached to them. 

Either way, it’s still an absorbing read, and a debut novel from a writer who’s already got a pretty distinct voice from the jump.