lemenmaybe 's review for:

Elmet by Fiona Mozley

3.75

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

---

An interesting meditation on modern society's nostalgic view and romanticisation of the self-sufficient 'simple old life' and how this way of life can both benefit and jeopardise people's lives. In some ways also a Lord of the Flies type situation, looking at how different people can react to various pressures and pains, especially in a cut-off, isolated community.