A review by dany_casimiro
Fen by Daisy Johnson

inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective slow-paced

• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Fen’s short stories revolve around a small-town located on – chocker – a fen. Told from the perspectives of different local women, each story provides a glimpse of the ecosystem surrounding them, of superstitions, magic, daily lives of common people who live there, those who want to leave, others just passing by. It was a really good read, touching themes like environmental issues and its preservation, feminism, growing up, family, grief. Johnson merges the sultriness of small-town lives with the moister of marshy and marine wildlife through colourful wordplay and great skill, crossing various generations and backgrounds.