The Myth of Exile and Return by Desmond Traynor is a strange story of a man who stays at home and inhabits his twin brother's mind as he travels the world. It is very cleverly written with lots of wordplay that does risk verging on the irritating but mostly works for me. Lots of literary allusions too, but mostly of the sort where the phrases make sense even if you don't the original work they're alluding to. I really enjoyed the book and this is a delightful mirror on page 283 that reflects page 282....
The Myth of Exile and Return by Desmond Traynor, published by Silenzio Press.
For Weekend Reflections
23 comments:
Great idea for a reflection. I don't think I've seen one like this before.
Great one!
Happy weekend.
Looks very interesting, thanks for the clue!
Happy weekend reflections
Léia
tres tres joli,bravo ;O)
Interesting concept for the book and a great idea for a reflection.
Great idea! and beautyful result!
Nice:-)
Wish you a great weekend!
Wow - a great idea, something fresh. Nice job!
Well, now, I just might have to read that book since I am a twin, myself! THanks for the heads up! What an interesting concept to put a mirror inside of that book! How clever is that? Great photo - clever composition!
Intriguing book and reflection!
Many sophisticated reflection. here - for example "Twins"
Now there's a crafty reflection!
that's certainly an original idea.
will have to look this one up.
Very clever - both the photo and the plot! I'll have to check into this book. Kathy
Very imaginative reflection. Well done!
Charming and super lovely!
Kiki~
Very clever reflection, well done!
very unique and creative
Fantastic post, creative and well... I love books!
There's a mirror in the book? Cool!
Sounds like an intriguing story!
What an interesting story. Very creative..
have a nice day
I read a similar criticism, on slightly excessive wordplay, in a mostly positive review of John Banville's latest.
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