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A review by jeffreyp
Dragon's Breath: and Other True Stories by MariNaomi
5.0
This is a great book. Understated and insightful, this is the sort of book one reads slowly on purpose, not wanting it to end. I'm fascinated by how MariNaomi manages to test out various artistic styles, yet still keep a minimalist vibe going. I don't know how it works, but it works really well.
The feelings invoked here are myriad and worth exploring--why are we alive, why do we fall in love, what's the fucking point, anyway--all conveyed through snapshot-ed moments from actual life.
(PS: It's also a lovely book-as-object: Uncivilized Books has put together a hefty volume with a stark but lovely cover. This book feels good in your hands. )
The feelings invoked here are myriad and worth exploring--why are we alive, why do we fall in love, what's the fucking point, anyway--all conveyed through snapshot-ed moments from actual life.
(PS: It's also a lovely book-as-object: Uncivilized Books has put together a hefty volume with a stark but lovely cover. This book feels good in your hands. )