molekilby 's review for:

Birnam Wood by Eleanor Catton

5.0

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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This was a very compelling read, although at first I wondered if it was for me. The premise of the story is around a group of gardening activists who use spare bits of land (a loose term) to grow crops. What happens to this group when courted by a billionaire. It all goes a bit nuts, and plenty of points to consider, but all in all a good read. The ending leaves many questions but it was well thought out and executed.

This is a new to me author and one that I will look out for in future.