The Lewis Man
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Journal Entry 1 by darkhorse4460 from Bletchingdon, Oxfordshire United Kingdom on Sunday, January 5, 2020
A MAN WITH NO NAME
An unidentified corpse is recovered from a Lewis peat bog; the only clue to its identity being a DNA sibling match to a local farmer.
A MAN WITH NO MEMORY
But this islander, Tormod Macdonald - now an elderly man suffering from dementia - has always claimed to be an only child.
A MAN WITH NO CHOICE
When Tormod's family approach Fin Macleod for help, Fin feels duty-bound to solve the mystery
It’s a while since I read The Blackhouse but I know I enjoyed the first in this trilogy, especially its evocative island setting and authentic seeming characters. This too is well written and vivid in its portrayal of island life, past and present. As a ‘cold case’ story it leads to some historical delving and reveals some interesting, if disturbing, social history. The plot moves along at a nice pace, gripping enough with twists and turns. but there is also time to dwell on some tough stuff involving family relationships and friendship.
I found quite moving the device of having an old man with dementia narrate very vividly past memories, none of which he is able to adequately communicate in the present.
I look forward to reading the third instalment of the trilogy
An unidentified corpse is recovered from a Lewis peat bog; the only clue to its identity being a DNA sibling match to a local farmer.
A MAN WITH NO MEMORY
But this islander, Tormod Macdonald - now an elderly man suffering from dementia - has always claimed to be an only child.
A MAN WITH NO CHOICE
When Tormod's family approach Fin Macleod for help, Fin feels duty-bound to solve the mystery
It’s a while since I read The Blackhouse but I know I enjoyed the first in this trilogy, especially its evocative island setting and authentic seeming characters. This too is well written and vivid in its portrayal of island life, past and present. As a ‘cold case’ story it leads to some historical delving and reveals some interesting, if disturbing, social history. The plot moves along at a nice pace, gripping enough with twists and turns. but there is also time to dwell on some tough stuff involving family relationships and friendship.
I found quite moving the device of having an old man with dementia narrate very vividly past memories, none of which he is able to adequately communicate in the present.
I look forward to reading the third instalment of the trilogy
