DEMON: A MEMOIR
by Tosca Lee
Tosca Lee is a brilliant writer and this-her debut novel-was filled to the brim with tasty descriptions. If this were a age of quill and parchment, the emotion would have dripped from the quill with each passionate stroke. It is clear, Tosca loves to construct great sentences. I found myself deeply immersed in the nuances of each scene, and keenly aware of my surroundings.
The story begins with a conversation between clay, a frazzled middle management literary editor, and Lucian, an exotic Mediterranean man who claims to be a demon—a demon with a best selling story. If Clay promises to do as he is told, Lucian promises to reveal the history of man through the eyes of a fallen angel. It goes without saying, this was quite a hook for me, and I hungered to hear each section of Lucian's story as it was revealed. However, it is not the only plot line in the book. In between conversations with Lucian, we get pieces of Clay's life, and although it was very well written, my desire to hear more of the demons tale ruined the in between moments. I am sure this will not be the case for other, more patient, readers. Those who read and savor every chapter will be rewarded in the end. Clay's story, and the story of Lucian merge unexpectedly, with a climax that will send chills down your spine.
The theology is vague enough to not cause dissension, and the perspective was excitingly thought provoking. If you have ever wondered about fallen angels, and enjoy a story with rich depth and powerful prose, this book is for you. Well done, Tosca.
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1 comment:
Good one..... The story is different and never heard or read before. Thanks for sharing the review.
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