A review by retswerb
The Colony by Audrey Magee

reflective slow-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

4.75

Reads like a literary classic. Rare that I find a book I like so much in which I also dislike the main characters, but the writing here is just that good. Magee weaves together a variety of viewpoints into a compelling snapshot of a time and a place. Absolutely fantastic reading in the audiobook.
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