Michel Faber's The Apple, featured in New Crimson Petal Stories, is a masterful blend of lyrical prose and haunting atmosphere. The narrative weaves themes of desire, identity, and transformation, encapsulated within a richly textured world that is both unsettling and beautiful. Faber’s craftsmanship shines through his meticulous attention to character psychology and the delicate balance between the ordinary and the surreal. Readers of The Apple encounter a story that challenges perceptions while inviting deep reflection, making it a compelling and thought-provoking piece in contemporary speculative fiction.
Michel Faber's The Apple, featured in New Crimson Petal Stories, is a masterful blend of lyrical prose and haunting atmosphere. The narrative weaves themes of desire, identity, and transformation, encapsulated within a richly textured world that is both unsettling and beautiful. Faber’s craftsmanship shines through his meticulous attention to character psychology and the delicate balance between the ordinary and the surreal. Readers of The Apple encounter a story that challenges perceptions while inviting deep reflection, making it a compelling and thought-provoking piece in contemporary speculative fiction.
Canongate 2006 hardback, first edition & signed by author. Name inscribed on inside page, otherwise copy is nearest to new
