A review by mackinseyjoy
Oligarchy by Scarlett Thomas

dark funny mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

This book has moments of hilarity, but it literally has no discernable plot. Also, I think some authors seem to confuse literary fiction with writing the worst characters imaginable and having those characters say crazy shit. Unfortunately, where Thomas was looking to create characters in a similar vein to Fabienne from the 'Book of Goose', these characters fell flat. I just don't understand what Thomas was trying to say with this one, but I do plan to revisit some of her other work in the future because she is a funny and witty writer. 
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