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challenging
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
"Crimson" is at once poetic and raw, showing the perspectives of five interconnected queer characters from Nuuk, Greenland. All of the characters are flawed, but in such a realistic way that I think that every queer reader will be able to relate to at least one of them. They do also all undergo some level of development or progression; even those who might not seem loveable seem worthy of forgiveness.
If you like contemporary literary fiction driven by complex characters, this book is worth checking out.
I read the English translation of this novel by Anna Halagar, which she translated from the author's own Danish translation of the original Greenlandic text. I received my copy from Queer Book Box as part of my subscription - you can <a href="https://t.co/f94zBJdd2E?amp=1">get £5 off your first box using my referral link</a>
If you like contemporary literary fiction driven by complex characters, this book is worth checking out.
I read the English translation of this novel by Anna Halagar, which she translated from the author's own Danish translation of the original Greenlandic text. I received my copy from Queer Book Box as part of my subscription - you can <a href="https://t.co/f94zBJdd2E?amp=1">get £5 off your first box using my referral link</a>
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Homophobia, Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Sexual content, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Child abuse, Sexual assault, and Rape
Also includes description of childbirth
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