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O Caledonia
by Elspeth Barker
Wonderfully literary, but not inaccessible writing. Doesn’t really feel at all like Jackson, Poe or Gorey as it’s compared to in the jacket copy. More of a smart coming of age story with a strong focus on the main character’s post world war teen years forcing her into traditional women’s roles and her trying to figure out how to fit when she doesn’t. Along with great writing there are some genuine moments of humor tossed into the mix and tons of references to other books and Scottish writers which was a real treat. A great choice for book clubs as there’s lots to discuss. While we know at the start there is a murder this O’Caledonia is not at all a murder mystery.