O Caledonia

"Interesting... not really sure whether I liked it or not tbh.."

"A stunning hidden gem on the dark side of adolescence and reputation in 20th century Scotland. Dark, unearthly, and filled the mystical moodiness of desire, impulse, and daydreams, we follow the unloved and unbreakable Janet, as she navigates sibling rivalry, societal boundaries, and the judgement of family and strangers alike. From birth til untimely death, she is misunderstood, mistaking it begrudged, and a victim of the stereotypes and restrictions associated with being a woman. Janet, in all her flaws and misadventures, all her hateful acts and dreams for love and freedoms, is a tragically beautiful ode to all “dreamy, academic sorts”, all those who find solace in solitude and creativity, all who defy oppressors, gossipers, defenders of the status quo. She is the embodiment of all who are punished for wanting more, pursuing more, deserving more. A genius and haunting novella. "

"Only finished it because I knew it was short. Interesting writing but I’m not sure what the point was."