One notable aspect could be her in - depth analysis of the writing style. Since these are from a writers colony, there might be a certain level of craftsmanship that she would pick up on. For example, if the novel has a unique narrative voice developed within the community of the writers colony.
Her book reviews on writers colony novels may also focus on the characters. Given that these novels could be a product of a collaborative or competitive environment in a writers colony, the characters might have distinct traits. Terry Gross could discuss how the characters are developed, whether they are influenced by the real - life experiences of the authors in the colony, and how they interact with the overall plot which may be shaped by the colony setting.
Terry Gross often delves into the themes of the novels in her reviews. In the case of writers colony novels, she might highlight how the experience of being in a writers colony influenced the themes. Maybe it's about the struggle for creativity in a competitive environment or the sense of community and how that's reflected in the story.