Welcome to Litsy!

This one was surprisingly compelling. The author has got Quint's voice absolutely spot on - gritty, no-nonsense & unmitigated, but with a grizzled poetry all of its own. Quint's WW2 experiences explain much of his established character, but his stark and uncompromising philosophy of life and of fishing gives him an unexpected depth & vulnerability. I have to say I loved every gnarly page of this!

I am now in my fourth week of some nasty virus that is showing absolutely no sign of buzzing off & leaving me be. Started this one last night - what I need is an early night & a few chapters snug in bed ... what I'm getting is a family get-together!

Happy New Year! May your 2025 be book filled and virus free!