Tuesday, November 29, 2011

HORSE, FLOWER, BIRD by Kate Bernheimer



Here’s a collection of strange very short stories that may be fantastic images of dreams, delirium, madness, or hallucinations.  It’s hard to know what to think about them.  They are bizarre.

One story starts with a musician who met his wife at a wedding, where he was playing.  But the story is about the sister of the bride and groom.  No connection between the musician and the sister that I can see.

The last story, “Whitework,” seems to be a fairy tale within the delirium of a sick woman, who may be insane.  But her prognosis is good.  “You have the key to the Library,“ the doctor says.  “Only be careful what you read.“    Anyone can follow his advice.  This may be one book you should be careful of.

-Sue

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