Five Stars, if not more.
This novella is a beautiful and eloquent response to a trip to Borneo. Sounds simple enough, but it is anything but.
As I have come to expect from Stuart Ayris, the use and structure of language is unique and unconventional, yet perfectly creates rich images in the mind. While both the turtles and the prisoner of war camp elements brought a lump to the throat, it is the language that wins out, blending blunt realism with flights of fancy.
The rhythms reminded me of Dylan Thomas at times, and I often feel compelled to read the words aloud.
I loved this first time around and have a feeling it will be re-read many more times in the future. Unpretentious, high class literature.
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