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THE  WINDING  STICK

- by Elise Valmorbida -

ISBN: 9781906120351

Publisher: Two Ravens , Ullapool London, UK

Published: 2009

Binding:   Softcover   209  pages

Condition:   UNread condition!   A retired display copy!

Edition:  FIRST  EDITION

NOTE:   All of my listings used  to contain many HUGE close-up photos embedded within my listing - however in June 2017 action taken by Photobucket, the image hosting website, has removed them all -  THIS  listing has had my photos deleted. I am happy to email any photos you request via email.

UNread - it was the display copy and handled/browsed as such. It is Tight -  neat, no inscriptions or marks. Appears as in my photos - this is the exact SIGNED  copy!!

The dedication reads... "For dear Judith,  we met in Linz, Elise" 

A nicely  preserved copy - superb! 

Minimal, if any, discernible shelf wear, the interior is tight and spotlessly clean with 209 crisp pages.

In original softcover binding, lovely shiny pictorial cover.

SYNOPSIS

A solitary cashier in an all-night garage is haunted by visions of real life and death, but is unable to intervene - until dramatic events force him to venture beyond his limits. He stumbles into hope, love, true insight - and Tamil London, where the hidden stories of others come to light: there's Kandy (a sex worker and psychology student), The Whistling Woman and, most important of all, the mysterious garage manager Siva. 
"The Winding Stick" is a story of London's immigrants: a novel that explores dislocation and delusion, but becomes bright with possibility and love.

About the Author

Italian-Australian emigre Elise Valmorbida runs a communications agency and teaches creative writing at Central St Martin's in London. Winner of the Trailblazer Award 2007 (Edinburgh International Film Festival), she is the producer of award-winning indie feature film SAXON, to be released in 2009. Her published works include the critically-acclaimed novel 'Matilde Waltzing' and 'The Book of Happy Endings', available internationally in English (2007), Korean, German and Complex Chinese (2009).

Very moving, engrossing  read!

Reviews..


Moving exploration of friendship and humanity in London's immigrant community ....  A classic in the making, with a compelling narrative and stunning prose. This insightful, sometimes dark and mournful exploration of friendship, reveals the humanity of London's immigrant community, sex workers and lost souls. The story weaves an occasional magical journey to a compelling climax, touching on the metaphysical and questioning the nature of friendship. Highly recommended.


"Amazing ideas and beautifully written. Really compulsive reading." - RandomRants

"Valmorbida's enigmatic plot is matched by an equally obscure structure and slick, musical language. The book's swinging tempo and shifting points of view make for a challenging though worthwhile read." - Scottish Review of Books, May 17, 2009

"A beautifully written, hauntingly crepuscular story about the margins of society, tough and tender and full of brilliant images that stay with you. Highly readable, highly recommended." - www.26.org.uk, August, 2009

"A stark tale of interlocking immigrant stories centred around an all-night garage. Two Raves are prepared to take risks and as a result are one of the most interesting publishers around at the moment."  -  Scott Pack The Friday Project

"One of the thirteen books I would most like to see on the (Man Booker) longlist."   - PJE Booker Blog, July 27, 2009

"This book is a literary classic in the making and you should read it as soon as you can. More please from Ms Valmorbida." - Vulpes Libris, June 23, 2009

"Valmorbida's enigmatic plot is matched by an equally obscure structure and slick, musical language. The book's swinging tempo and shifting points of view make for a challenging though worthwhile read."

"A beautifully written, hauntingly crepuscular story about the margins of society, tough and tender and full of brilliant images that stay with you. Highly readable, highly recommended."
"Amazing ideas and beautifully written. Really compulsive reading.

Marvellous Reading!

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