The writer writes; the reader
reads. As you slowly become immersed in the book a delicate balance of trust
develops. As a reader you trust that the writer will tell you the story,
because in the end it’s the story that really matters. You hope that the writer
will be honest and fair and will not cheat. You hope that your faith will be
rewarded.
Steve Watson understands his
genre perfectly. His writing is simple yet nuanced. His prose is sparse yet
perfectly pitched. His structure is beautifully judged. When writing in the
first person as a female protagonist he is utterly believable. He draws you in.
You begin to trust him. Don’t.
As a writer he fucks with your
mind and he does it brilliantly. I am in awe.
If you are currently wondering
“Should I read this book?” do not hesitate. Buy it. Read it. Reach your own
decision. But do not trust the judgment of anyone who tells you that this is not
well-written, because it is.
