Travelling in the Dark
A journey of self-discovery and confronting the past
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Fairlight Books
Published:11th Jul '18
Should be back in stock very soon
In Travelling in the Dark, Sarah confronts her past while navigating the emotional landscape of her hometown after a devastating earthquake.
In the wake of a catastrophic earthquake, Sarah embarks on a journey back to her hometown, accompanied by her young son. This return is not merely geographical; it compels her to confront the ghosts of her past that she had long sought to escape. As she navigates familiar yet haunting landscapes, memories flood back, intertwining with the present and forcing her to reckon with the choices she has made.
The story unfolds against the stunning yet unpredictable backdrop of southern New Zealand, where nature's beauty contrasts sharply with the emotional turmoil Sarah experiences. Each landmark she encounters serves as a reminder of her former life, echoing with both joy and sorrow. Through these encounters, Sarah embarks on an emotional odyssey, reflecting on her past while seeking a path toward healing and hope.
Travelling in the Dark is a poignant exploration of resilience and redemption. Emma Timpany weaves a narrative that captures the essence of returning home, highlighting the complexities of memory and the struggle to move forward. As Sarah grapples with her history, she learns that facing the darkness can lead to a brighter future, ultimately redefining her sense of belonging and purpose.
'A tour de force of imagery and emotion' –Clio Gray, author of The Anatomist's Dream
'Is this a story about love? In part it is: love and the absence of love. The love that should be there but isn't, the love you go in quest of and the love that travels with you, half-unnoticed' –Felicity Notley, editor of Cornish Short Stories: A Collection of Cornish Contemporary Writing
'This is a clever, sensitive and deserving book. The journey leaves us, not with the expected finish but, instead, a master stroke' –Candy Neubert, poet
'Atmospheric and resonant, simply and beautifully told' –Rupert Wallis, author of The Dark Inside and All Sorts of Possible
'A thought-provoking tale about a mother being forced to confront her past with a view to preserving her beloved son's future' -–The Big Issue
'Emma Timpany's Travelling in the Dark weaves a tale of homecoming that will resonate with many, and particularly with those who may have left painful memories of their homeland behind to put down roots elsewhere [...] The New Zealand landscape is incredibly vivid through Timpany's writing' –NZ News UK
'an intense rumination on the nature of time and memory [...] a stellar achievement' –Literature Works
'Evocative, compelling and crafted with a truly deft touch [...] Wild and beautiful in its vista but restrained, sensitive and oh so clever in its delivery, prepare to be fully immersed, your senses steadily saturated until you turn the last page and realise that Emma's skill as a storyteller has left you gasping for air' –Stranger Collective
ISBN: 9781912054480
Dimensions: unknown
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180 pages