Monday, April 8, 2013

Vizma's memories make a compelling read



Reading Vizma's nearly square, nearly 4 inch book is  a bit like looking through someone else's box of photos and love letters at a car boot sale.  You believe everything and can imagine more. From the envelope that implores me to remember, remember, remember, the casual stance of the hero and the hat that suggests leaving as well as a time long gone made me want to tear the envelope open.  The upturned wine bottle and the hand next to the stamp with the laden down car, the birds and the words, 'road trip' make me hanker for the open road. I'm already primed, longing and a tiny bit nostalgic before I even begin.  the book is a delicious read that tells me a story and makes me care about the characters, and suspend all disbelief.










4 comments:

  1. Great boekie and blog! My favorite page is the second to last. Gorgeous...

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  2. I think it hangs together so well I can't even choose a favourite, but there are definately things that strike a chord in my own life and maybe those are the ones that stand out. 'I could ride my own horse,' was Figgy's favourite line.

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  3. Really beautiful and such interesting combo of images. Vizma doesn't disappoint!

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  4. Oh thank you gals for your sweet comments! And thanks for a beautiful blog, Rebecca!

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