A review by melc
The Silence Factory by Bridget Collins

adventurous emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Bridget Collins is a unique voice in the historical fiction genre. Weaving a touch of magical realism into her novels she likes to explore emotional themes and reexamine history, relationships and humanity from interesting new angles. The Silence Factory takes us to industrial Victorian England with a creative reinvention of the silk weaving factories. This novel interrogates voice and agency viewing the restrictions placed on subsets of people based on their gender, sexuality, class and disability. It is also a story of echoes with hints of colonialism and the ethics of scientific research. Thought provoking and fun! Although content warnings for arachnophobics!
This honest review is given with thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this book.