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Middle
In 2015 a man who has lived since the last Ice Age bought a tape recorder and dictated his memoirs over the course of three days while waiting for a mysterious visitor who he believed would finally be the death of him. What did he say?
He traded Tyrian Purple dye all over the world.
He was the guardian angel to a number of Phoenician queens.
He founded Carthage and then watched it die.
He circumnavigated Africa in a voyage almost lost in time.
He did his best to ignore Rome’s rise and fall.
He thought he was living through the end of the world.
All these and more make up the second day’s session with the tape recorder.
Middle is the second book in the Tape Recorder Trilogy, a journey through humanity’s past from before recorded history up to the Twenty-First Century. Starting with becoming a Phoenician at the dawn of the Iron Age, Middle sees The Narrator move from life to life over the course of centuries as he journeys throughout the Mediterranean world and beyond. As a man of standing in first Tyre, then Carthage, then Rome, and finally Constantinople, he watches the rise and fall of empires, much to his regret.
Throughout his travels he meets people from all walks of life, some of whom go on to be remembered to the present day, others of whom are all but forgotten.
The Narrator has many stories to share, but not a lot of time to share them. Through his words, he hopes he will be remembered.
He traded Tyrian Purple dye all over the world.
He was the guardian angel to a number of Phoenician queens.
He founded Carthage and then watched it die.
He circumnavigated Africa in a voyage almost lost in time.
He did his best to ignore Rome’s rise and fall.
He thought he was living through the end of the world.
All these and more make up the second day’s session with the tape recorder.
Middle is the second book in the Tape Recorder Trilogy, a journey through humanity’s past from before recorded history up to the Twenty-First Century. Starting with becoming a Phoenician at the dawn of the Iron Age, Middle sees The Narrator move from life to life over the course of centuries as he journeys throughout the Mediterranean world and beyond. As a man of standing in first Tyre, then Carthage, then Rome, and finally Constantinople, he watches the rise and fall of empires, much to his regret.
Throughout his travels he meets people from all walks of life, some of whom go on to be remembered to the present day, others of whom are all but forgotten.
The Narrator has many stories to share, but not a lot of time to share them. Through his words, he hopes he will be remembered.
283 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 8, 2017
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About the author
Geoff Micks
7 books12 followersGeoff Micks was born and lives in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He has been interviewed by the New York Times and National Public Radio about his writing, and in addition to his novels he was also commissioned by Vice Media to write and narrate an animated short that aired on HBO.
For most of his career he has researched, organized, and run industry conferences on a wide range of topics throughout North America and Europe. Prior to that he worked for a number of community newspapers over the course of four years. He has a BA Honours with High Distinction from the University of Toronto and a Diploma in Journalism from Centennial College.
For most of his career he has researched, organized, and run industry conferences on a wide range of topics throughout North America and Europe. Prior to that he worked for a number of community newspapers over the course of four years. He has a BA Honours with High Distinction from the University of Toronto and a Diploma in Journalism from Centennial College.
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February 26, 2020
Although it could technically hold up as a stand-alone book, I think it's essential to read Geoff Micks' "Beginning" first.
The narrator (Kanmi? Canmius?) is more relatable in this book in my opinion. He doesn't quite come across as a coward, but he isn't an archetypal hero, and this is refreshing.
The narrator (Kanmi? Canmius?) is more relatable in this book in my opinion. He doesn't quite come across as a coward, but he isn't an archetypal hero, and this is refreshing.
January 2, 2018
Good read!!
If living history were possible, this is a fascinating story!! I love history and enjoy how the author goes about writing himself into it.
If living history were possible, this is a fascinating story!! I love history and enjoy how the author goes about writing himself into it.
May 21, 2019
So good, I’ve read it twice
This is my favorite series in years! I’m very excited End is finally out, I’ve recommended these books to several friends
This is my favorite series in years! I’m very excited End is finally out, I’ve recommended these books to several friends
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