Readers of this blog might remember my recent mention of a story by M. John Harrison called ‘In Autotelia’, an exquisite piece of writing that hasn’t garnered nearly as much attention as it deserves. I’m hoping that ‘Cave & Julia’, a brand new story by Harrison set in the same semi-mythical universe, will be more forward in coming forward. It’s a wonderful piece, allusive and resonant and beautiful. It is also a deeply moving story of love and yearning, the anguish and obsession that surrounds the pursuit of a goal that is by its nature unattainable.
If anything, I enjoyed this story even more than I enjoyed ‘In Autotelia’. At only 99p on Kindle it’s a ridiculous bargain, and one I recommend absolutely.
MJH invites comments on ‘Cave & Julia’ here.