Dario Cannizzaro’s narrator Louis, the protagonist of Dead Men Naked (available at Amazon ), loses his best friend Neil in a bizarre, seemingly hallucinogenic near-remote attack from an attic window as they stand in the same room, by Lou’s neighbour and a giant crow. Given the tequila and other substances taken, it is difficult to determine what exactly occurred through the narrator’s eyes. But Louis comes round the following morning worse-for-wear; he finds his friend’s body, realises that what happened was no dream, and summons the authorities to the scene. Strange beginnings complement a funeral where Neil’s parents end up consoling him as much as vice versa. On the trip, while Lou drowns his sorrows, he meets Mallory at a nearby, not-so-nearby dive, and begins an exploration of the spirit world. The journey is a theme in this novel, the roadside scenery described with a vivid and subtle poetry throughout. Also beautifully captured are aspects relationships – for instance,
I absolutely enjoy the Judge. So much so I have a few recorded ones to catch up on. This post is right up my alley. Mad like a box of frogs and hella funny! Oh … you got the intro right but a good ending would of been. "And by writing this, the ruling is final" …. am getting carried away now, aren't I?
ReplyDeleteOh well Richard, I do hope that you have a good weekend.
Great stuff. I'm glad you liked it, C.
DeleteI used to watch Judge Judy every day during my lunch break. It's been many years since I've had time to sit and do that so thanks for the reminding me of what I've been missing.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by, Jean. I didn't expect it. Best to you.
DeleteOh, this is funny, glad I found your blog. I love Judge Judy:)
ReplyDeleteSaying hello from the AtoZ Challenge (www.writeonsisters.com).
Jennifer: Thank you for your visit. Writing back on a couple of yours myself. Interesting stuff from you.
DeleteHi, I'm Amber, part of co host Pam's Unconventional Alliance. Dropping in from the Blogging from A to Z challenge. Good luck!
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Thank you for your visit, Amber. Nice music contest you have going on at the A-Z.
DeleteNever squat with your spurs on, indeed! Not only can you stab your own glutes, but ultimately, you may end up getting dirt all over your horse's flanks.
LOL oh too funny. I was another that used to watch her ALL the time. People...are just crazy the things they say and do. lol
ReplyDeleteHa! Watched a ton of Judge Judy years ago. Gave up on all those court shows, though. A bit too ridiculous for my taste.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your A-Zing!!
LOL - well summed up - that's that show in a nutshell!
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