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City of Bohane by Kevin Barry

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

3.5

Dark and gritty, an Irish set dystopia which feels like Peaky Blinders, with rival gangs, troubled leaders and backstabbing. Took a while to get used to the voices as it uses a lot of slang, some of which is invented, but worth sticking with.

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