A review by aisling21
Beside the Ocean of Time by George Mackay Brown

lighthearted reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

My first George Mackay Brown novel and I loved to read a reasonably accurate capturing of life in the Orkney Islands - my homeland. I like the writing style, however, I found certain sections of the book dragged on, or were complicated to keep track of what was a dream and what was not. I would be interested to read more of his books.