A review by harrietthacker85
The Dig by Cynan Jones

5.0

Cynan Jones is an exceptional author, and The Dig is a little piece of perfection. The story is about a sheep farmer in deepest rural Wales and a badger baiter, but at it's core this is a story about love and grief. The Dig is one of very few books that made me physically react to the writing. Jones' descriptions of badger baiting and fighting are extremely powerful. There is a stark contrast between his beautiful, poetic language (Celtic lyricism) and the harsh reality of the story he is telling, but that serves to draw you in even more. The Dig is essential reading for anyone!