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A man sets out in a kayak intending to scatter his father's ashes. But a storm arises: he is struck by lightning and left lost, disoriented, wounded, and at the mercy of the elements. Now he must find a way to return to a home he barely remembers.

The prose is spare and visceral, arranged with the generous whitespace of a poem. It's a captivating story well told and effectively presented. It's a good one, y'all.

Shawn, thank you so much! I‘m really looking forward to reading this. 😘😘😘

I didn't get it.
I don't even understand how it ended.
I was just looking for a short book to pass the time while I wait for The Library Book to become available on Libby which should be any day now!!

Short enough to read in a day or two, it's totally worth it. A very pared down writing style matches the gritty scenario of the book: A man in a kayak struck by lightning finds himself without a paddle or memory and trying to get home.

And two more library holds came in this morning.

I feel guilty saying this was so-so. Honestly I think it may be a case of trying to read this book at the wrong time for me. Perhaps I will try after the hub-bub of the festive season has subsided.

another Saturday, another set of reviews to send my 'purchase' finger itching...
www.guardian.co.uk/books

New novel Cove is a skilfully condensed & dramatic story about the shock of being jolted out of time! A man at sea is struck by lightening & struggles to return home.

A newish, young Welsh writer. "Out at sea on a kayak a man is hit by lightning in this wincingly visceral strike of a book. -- PUBLISHED NOVEMBER 3rd 2016 --"