A review by aiksas
Milkman by Anna Burns

challenging dark funny mysterious reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

such a good book! the ambiguity of place and person through lack of names replicates the hidden identities and trust issues within a civil war, emphasised through the humour and direction of a young woman held back by the towns circumstances, dealing with a stalker, rumours, and normalisation of death and violence. it sounds very dark and I guess it is, but it reads so beautifully and feels so full. whilst its a slow and confusing first 100 pages from there it is eternally engaging and rewarding read! the best book I read in 2020 for sure
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