Inextricably she falls for Borges. Soon, however Borges’ lies and emotional abuse, and nightmares about a demonic figure, “the man in black,” nearly drive Jane mad. After her parents are murdered, Jane flees with Borges. Both the ghost of haiku master, Basho, and the Daibutsu of Kamakura, a statue of Buddha that appears in her dreams, offer her cryptic advice. Unable to trust anyone, Jane must find the strength to save herself, her unborn child, and possibly the future of humanity.
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Review
A complex read about truth, lies, and choices
What did I just read? I'd call it a time-travel thriller with romantic and paranormal elements, but that doesn't cover the whole of it. It's a fascinating, confusing, dizzying read through the eyes of an unreliable narrator who has no idea what's going on. From a seizure in the park to post-apocalyptic Japan, Jane spends most of the book stumbling after the truth before stepping up to grasp the reins of her life at last. This story - her story - revolves around Jorge Luis Borges, and we never get a sense of who Jane really is, only what she can do.
Quick warning for sexual content including assault, but if you're looking for something truly different, perhaps a bit of a mind-screw, give this book a go.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher via Rachel's Random Resources; all opinions are my own.
Steve Searls retired from the practice of law in 2002 due to a rare chronic autoimmune disorder (Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor Cell Associated Periodic Syndrome). He began writing poetry in 2001 and, using the pseudonym, Tara Birch, was the featured poet of Tryst Poetry Journal’s Premiere Issue. He’s also published numerous poems as Tara Birch in print and online, including the poetry chapbook, Carrots and Bleu Cheese Dip, in 2004. Steve was also active as a blogger posting under the name, Steven D, at Daily Kos (2005-2017), Booman Tribune (2005-2017) and caucus99percent (2016–present). Steve’s published essays on Medium include “Clara’s Miracle,” about his wife’s cancer and resulting traumatic brain injury from chemotherapy, and “My Rape Story.” Raised in Colorado, he now lives with his adult son in Western NY. My Travels With a Dead Man is his first novel.
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