Today I’m starting my review by presenting The Absolutist to you in the exact same way I was introduced to it. Right on the front cover is the announcement: “If you loved Birdsong, you’ll love this”.
Now, I did indeed love Birdsong, which I read last year – I’d have to say that it’s one of my favourite novels – so the publishers at this point have really upped the stakes. What they’re saying to me is that it’s not just a good book, it’s up there in ‘modern classic’ territory.
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