In one
of the best documentaries every made about a literary figure, called Volcano,
it is mentioned that after Lowry wrote his masterpiece Under the Volcano, that
he was washed up. Now, I found and read this book myself, this October Ferry to
Gabriola and found that I liked it. I am positively biased because I am a Lowry
fan and think about he and his work, and moreso his spirit, often. But, that
being said, I think it is a good book. Lowry at ‘not his best,’ is still better
than many other writers. To listen to him describe anything is like listening
to Van Morrison sing. Everything is pretty good, even if it were not. Its hard
to explain. I am a fan of this book, and though the book might have been put
together afterwards, and not completely done, it is still worth reading,
especially for anybody that really likes the likes of a Lowry, a Conrad, even
the earlier work of Cormac McCarthy. Long live Malcolm Lowry.
RATING
7.5/10
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