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West is an exquisite first novel set on the American frontier.
Addled by grief after the death of his wife, and prompted by reports of colossal animal bones found in Kentucky, John Cyrus Bellman sets off on his quest, leaving behind his only daughter, Bess, to be cared for by her aunt.
While Bellman ventures farther into the wilderness, forging an uneasy fellowship with his guide, a Native American boy, Bess traces her father’s path on maps at the local library and keeps out of the way of their peculiar neighbour Elmer Jackson.
Bold and lyrical, West is a brief epic, a micro masterpiece about love, reckless determination, and yearning for the unknown.
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Carys Davies' West is widely acclaimed for its lyrical prose and compact storytelling. Reviewers praise its blend of historical and mythical elements, creating an evocative tale set in the American frontier. The novel is noted for its exploration of themes like obsession, family, and the unknown, all captured with evocative imagery and stark emotional depth. Described as a short yet impactful debut, it has been likened to a fable, with a narrative that invites contemplation long after reading.
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ISBN: 9781925603538
Publisher: Text Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 30 April 2018
Country: Australia
Imprint: The Text Publishing Company
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 160
About the Author
Carys Davies is the author of Some New Ambush and The Redemption of Galen Pike, published in one volume by Text as The Travellers and Other Stories. She won the 2015 Frank O’Connor International Short Story Award. Born in Wales, she lives in Lancaster in northwest England.
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