The Hummingbirds
- 256 páginas
- 9 horas de lectura
A debut novel reminiscent of Nathaniel West that turns a jaundiced eye on Hollywood to explore the relationship between power, violence, and beauty.
Ross McMeekin es un escritor de prosa cuyas obras exploran las complejas relaciones humanas y las vidas interiores de sus personajes. Su escritura se distingue por su lenguaje poético y su profunda perspicacia psicológica. McMeekin se centra en temas de identidad, pérdida y la búsqueda de significado en el mundo contemporáneo. Su novela debut y sus cuentos, que han aparecido en importantes revistas literarias, demuestran su talento para crear narrativas cautivadoras y memorables.


A debut novel reminiscent of Nathaniel West that turns a jaundiced eye on Hollywood to explore the relationship between power, violence, and beauty.
Exploring the complexities of human relationships against vividly depicted American landscapes, this collection features diverse characters facing profound dilemmas. From climbers risking their friendship on a frozen waterfall to a widow receiving mysterious visits from a Bird of Paradise, each story delves into themes of love, fame, and personal struggle. The prose is sharp and poignant, capturing the tension between desire and circumstance, ultimately revealing the contradictions within each character's interior world.