“Swedish writer Norlin’s remarkable debut revolves around a commune in the Swedish countryside. Members of “the Colony” include Aagny, previously imprisoned for manslaughter, and a young boy named Ersmo whom Aagny takes care of after his mother’s mysterious disappearance... Norlin’s character work is superior, bringing each Colony member to vivid life and examining in nuanced detail how they interact. It’s an impressive tale of a found family.”
Read the full review in Publishers Weekly.
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