A review by jackharveyc
The Book of Koli by M.R. Carey

dark emotional tense medium-paced

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

4.0

I enjoyed this book more than I thought i would. This book moved at a steady pace. The dystopian setting made the scenes of world building more interesting, trying to puzzle out what Koli is describing because some words have been lost is a part of a dystopian setting I enjoy. Now for Koli himself. The story is told by a future Koli so the reader can see how this character grows. This set up also made me care a lot more about him as a character. Then there is Monono, a much needed comedic relief in such a bleak world! The writing style of this story is so beautiful. There sometimes is such a crazy juxtaposition of sound advice and metaphors characters can give each other vs. all the ways Koli is just a silly boy, especially in this setting where survival is everything. All in all, I really enjoyed this story. I consumed it via audio and the narration was mostly great.. I will be reading the second one!