A review by schopflin
Milkman by Anna Burns

dark funny 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

4.5

Milkman is brilliant, clever, moving and funny. I must say the depiction of the claustrophobic society was so effective I felt like I was being strangled and had to take a few breaks. But still hugely recommended. 
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