The Hummingbirds
- 256 stránok
- 9 hodin čítania
A debut novel reminiscent of Nathaniel West that turns a jaundiced eye on Hollywood to explore the relationship between power, violence, and beauty.
Ross McMeekin je prozaik, ktorého diela skúmajú zložité ľudské vzťahy a vnútorné svety svojich postáv. Jeho písanie vyniká poetickým jazykom a prenikavým vhľadom do psychológie. McMeekin sa zameriava na témy identity, straty a hľadania zmyslu v modernom svete. Jeho debutový román a poviedky, ktoré sa objavili v popredných literárnych časopisoch, svedčia o jeho talente pre vytváranie pôsobivých a nezabudnuteľných príbehov.


A debut novel reminiscent of Nathaniel West that turns a jaundiced eye on Hollywood to explore the relationship between power, violence, and beauty.
Exploring the complexities of human relationships against vividly depicted American landscapes, this collection features diverse characters facing profound dilemmas. From climbers risking their friendship on a frozen waterfall to a widow receiving mysterious visits from a Bird of Paradise, each story delves into themes of love, fame, and personal struggle. The prose is sharp and poignant, capturing the tension between desire and circumstance, ultimately revealing the contradictions within each character's interior world.