Have just read the first 50 pages or so of Stewart Homes Memphis Underground. ( another of his books has a much better title but as i mainly read on the london Underground I advoided that one). Though he is someone I have known about for years this is the first book of his i have read.
My initial impression that there is a purposely flat, artless writing style employed.the levels of arch wit, sarcasm and provocative baiting are difficult to fathom- but it is this rather than anything in the narrative itself that keeps me interested.perhaps its an attack on art but Im not sure how much this actually rings true.The chapters alternate between two twin narritives with (untrustworthy?) interludes from the author. Its not at all unenjoyable -trying to work out where one is being wound up and where he might be serious.
Cant think of much else like it.Any one have any insights?
