Description
A mega bestseller in Sweden — and winner of two of its biggest literary awards — Colony is a gripping portrayal of contemporary society and its alternatives.
Burnt-out from a demanding job and a bustling life in the city, Emelie has left town to spend a few days in the country. Once there, in the peaceful, verdant hills, down by the river she encounters a mysterious group of seven people, each with personal stories full of pain, alienation, and the longing to live differently. They are misfits, each in their own way, and all led by the enigmatic and charismatic Sara. How did they end up there? Are they content with the rigid roles they’ve been assigned? And what happens when an outsider appears and is initially drawn to their alternative lifestyle, but cannot help stirring things up?
A masterful blend of humour, emotion, unforgettable characters, and sharp social commentary, Colony is a magnetic and deeply touching story about love, community, and the unfathomable power we have over others and that others have over us.
- The Colony is a magnetic and deeply touching story about love, group dynamics, and the power we have over other human beings. The novel received a long list of rave reviews from critics, and was one of Sweden’s top-selling literary fiction books of the year, winning multiple prizes.
- For readers of Sophie Mackintosh, Julia Armfield, Diane Cook, and Emma Jane Unsworth, this will have wide appeal across both translation and broader fiction markets.