Swell

by Rivenrod, Rod McRiven

NO LONGER AVAILABLE

126 pages, Paperback

First published February 3, 2015

About the author

Artist|Author: Rod McRiven (AKA Rivenrod) stands for integrity & humanity against the shameless excesses of the 21st Century: immersed in Realpolitik: carelessly un-PC yet diplomatically forthright: shabby yet chic: a liver of many lives and creator of BrainSparks for grown-ups - Art | Writing | Ideas @ www.rivenrod.com

Reviews

[Suzie Grogan · Rating 4 out of 5]

' With each long cut, a curl of freckled skin dropped onto the pages of a newspaper she had spread on the draining board and with every third or fourth curl, she dipped the knife into the sink, half filled with browning water...'

Crumbs, what a book. From the beginning the reader has the feeling they are being hoodwinked at every turn. The language is poetry, each description, of even the smallest action, is described with lyrical reality, if such a thing is possible. The quote above refers to the peeling of a potato, but as you read this often disturbing story you wonder if Rivenrod is describing something quite different.

I would give it five stars, but I know there is a revised second edition out now, and I read this last year. I am sure it has even more to offer to any reader who loves language, is happy to be challenged and who dares to spend a few hours in the mind of an extraordinary writer.

[Rod McRiven · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantasmagorical! But then I would say that about one of my own works wouldn't I. Perhaps this is the place to mention a new piece of work set to be published in the next few months, Ovular Curios. A collection of poetry, narrative and ideas. Also, a series of readings and philosophical experiences will kick off on November 4th in Wiveliscombe Public Library. Contact Karen (Chief Librarian) for details.

Thank you,

RR