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carolineroche 's review for:
Ink
by Alice Broadway
A dystopian story which is truly original in concept. Drawing heavily on myths and fables, the story is about fear of the ‘other’ and how it can be overcome. Leora lives in a society where everything you do is tattooed on your body from birth; to be a ‘blank’ is to be feared, unknown. When you die your skin is lovingly flayed and made into a book which is returned to your family to treasure like a photo album. This aspect made me constantly uneasy, but still the book was gripping with a dramatic ending that leaves you wanting more.