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One man's obsession with the restoration of a near-mythical car is thrown into sharp perspective following the death of his wife.
Short story - approx. 3,600 words.
Short story - approx. 3,600 words.
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This is a beautiful short story, poetically written and carefully structured. It centres on John, a man whose obsession with restoring an old Facel II car has obscured everything else in his life, and his gradual epiphany is wonderfully and sensitively realised. The ambiguity of the possible continued existence of his dead wife is handled delicately, and the end is genuinely poignant. Enjoyable and thought-provoking - highly recommended.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
This guy has got it.
22 Aug 2011
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
The strongest writing is like the male half of a dancing duo: his job is to display the female. The writing's job is to display the content, without calling attention to itself. In "The Restoration Man," Simon John Cox does this with subtle precision and evocative imagery. He composes sentences that flow so well they disguise the skill with which they were crafted. Every clause, every syllable, is placed so purposefully that the brain floats through the narrative uninterrupted by a shade of doubt, oblivious to the emotional osmosis that occurs between the lines.
And does it ever occur. Call me cold-hearted, but I'm not often "moved" by the weak attempts at poignancy that litter contemporary literature. But this story is not a weak attempt; it is a powerful success. This guy has got it.
The mood reminded me a little of Morvern Callar (novel by Alan Ramsey), although I'm not sure exactly why. Maybe because the way it was written was in such contrast to the main character? Maybe not... Anyway, it was really good. Check it out.
And does it ever occur. Call me cold-hearted, but I'm not often "moved" by the weak attempts at poignancy that litter contemporary literature. But this story is not a weak attempt; it is a powerful success. This guy has got it.
The mood reminded me a little of Morvern Callar (novel by Alan Ramsey), although I'm not sure exactly why. Maybe because the way it was written was in such contrast to the main character? Maybe not... Anyway, it was really good. Check it out.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
BEAUTIFUL
27 Oct 2011
Format:Kindle Edition
I was blown away by this story. BLOWN AWAY. It is one of the most beautiful, poignant pieces I've ever read. And I really mean it. I read it last night, went to work today and started talking about it, to anyone who would listen. Sounds cheesy, but its true. It stayed on my mind.
You must read this. Review this. Tell others about this.
I was so moved by it. I know you will be too.
You must read this. Review this. Tell others about this.
I was so moved by it. I know you will be too.
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