Inham

This is the first book by Cynan Jones that I have read. It is easy to read in an evening, but taking your time with this book will ultimately be rewarded. I also want to give credits to the Koppernik publishers who have produced a nice looking book.

The book is about a man in a kayak who wants to scatter his father's ashes. However, it is not going according to plan because he is struck by lightning and remains wounded and unconscious in his kayak until he awakes wounded and disoriented.It then becomes a fight between him, the sea, and the bad weather conditions. This story reminded me of a novel by Ernest Hemingway with the name “The old man and the sea” where an old man is in a struggle with a big fish that he wants to catch. Both novels deal with rough conditions and survival.

Also striking is the writing style of the book. It is written in short paragraphs and blank lines. This makes the written sentences appear powerful and clear. This is certainly not the last book I have read from this author!