The Colony by Audrey Magee

The Colony

Audrey Magee

384 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical literary emotional reflective sad slow-paced
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Mr Lloyd has decided to travel to the island by boat without engine – the authentic experience.Unbeknownst to him, Mr Masson will also soon be arriving for the summer. Both will strive to encapsulate the truth of this place – one in his paintings,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,453 reviews

Moods

reflective 82%
sad 54%
emotional 53%
challenging 35%
dark 31%
informative 28%
tense 23%
mysterious 10%
funny 7%
adventurous 3%
inspiring 3%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 42%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 78% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 62% | No: 19% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.2

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