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A review by snoakes7001
Surfacing by Kathleen Jamie
5.0
Surfacing is a collection of Kathleen Jamie's essays. Connected by a common theme, they are all about things that rise to the surface in one way or another, whether they are physical artifacts, memories or dreams.
Two longer pieces are about archaeological digs - one in Alaska and another on Orkney. They are fascinating in terms of both the historical discoveries and the sense of place she imbues in her writing. Equally interesting are the relationships with and between the people she encounters, locals, the archaeologists and tourists.
My favourite of the shorter pieces is The Inevitable Pagoda - about the random fragments of china found while field-walking.
All the prose is beautiful, transporting the reader from Alaska to Tibet and back to Scotland. Kathleen Jamie is a joy to read.
Two longer pieces are about archaeological digs - one in Alaska and another on Orkney. They are fascinating in terms of both the historical discoveries and the sense of place she imbues in her writing. Equally interesting are the relationships with and between the people she encounters, locals, the archaeologists and tourists.
My favourite of the shorter pieces is The Inevitable Pagoda - about the random fragments of china found while field-walking.
All the prose is beautiful, transporting the reader from Alaska to Tibet and back to Scotland. Kathleen Jamie is a joy to read.