The desert and its majestic mesas bear witness to a grand escape, and what is to be a friendship for the ages. Experience this tale through both unique perspectives; the intergalactic science fiction prism of Bracket’s reality, and Gabriel’s grip on the sad realities of life.
Be part of this journey of friendship, self-realization and the healing of a broken mind. As we explore the beautiful depths of the human intellect and what it can truly achieve.
Reviewed by:
Margo
Rating: 3.5
stars
Review: Bracket
is his codename. After escaping from prison, he recounts his treacherous road through
the deserted jungles. Then he meets up with Gabriel, a self-loathing man
drowning in his sorrows. The possibility
of an escaped intergalactic spy running into a run-of-the-mill joe is pretty
unlikely and far-fetched. I mean, what could they have in common? It’s like
pairing up Rambo with Waldo.
Through the
eyes of these two men, reader becomes familiar with their pain and history. I
found Gabriel’s story much more endearing.
Infused with
lovely words of New Mexico landscapes, Dragoni penned a story of tragedy and
penance. His style is dark and poetic, which accurately reflected the emotional
frailties and struggles of the characters. The pace lagged in some areas, and,
at some point, I wondered if one of these characters was dead. For example,
when Bracket first meets Gabriel, Bracket is surprised that he could see him
because he was but a “human.” What could he have meant by this? Was he an alien
from outer space or a fallen soldier that died in battle? This might have added
a little mystery to the mix, but it was perplexing nonetheless. It feels like
the story almost crosses over into a ghostly plane of existence.
Still, the
story retains its well-written message of hope and strength. Readers will be
impressed by this work’s massive feat of beauty and strength.
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