Sam is an innocent soul: a blissfully naïve young man who accidentally starts a fire in a historic house and accidentally kills a married couple secretly meeting inside it. This is his story, which he begins for us after his 10-year incarceration and the resumption of his life. What sounds like serious business is really a comic tragedy, with many humorous moments found in Sam's assessment of what life throws at him. 
Thursday, September 2, 2010
An Arsonist's Guide to Writers' Homes in New England by Brock Clarke
Sam is an innocent soul: a blissfully naïve young man who accidentally starts a fire in a historic house and accidentally kills a married couple secretly meeting inside it. This is his story, which he begins for us after his 10-year incarceration and the resumption of his life. What sounds like serious business is really a comic tragedy, with many humorous moments found in Sam's assessment of what life throws at him. 
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I thought this was an interesting albeit odd (and some times frustrating!) novel; had a great time at meet-up last night.
ReplyDeleteI agree Jo. Sam was a plonker. Lesson learned - don't lie. Great meet though.
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