|
An African bush country novel
that transcends definition, Brad
Isham's debut is a meditation on
respect and reverence, life and
death, and the balance and
challenges of the African bushveld
for its people, predators, and prey.
With a duffle bag and a handmade
longbow, Gordon Bradford
discovers Africa.
An inside look at the inhabitants
of a remote bush camp, The Sound of
the String is a spiritual connection to
Africa’s people and wildlife. A sage,
elderly black man, Moses, counsels
Gordon and he discovers that the
trophies are the experiences he
gains. He manifests ethereal
connections with the animals he
hunts, finding that the animals
understand and accept the balance
between predator and prey as
natural law. Isham reminds us that
character defines a person and that
experiences, good and bad, provide
the lessons. The Sound of the String
captures the setting and appeals to
the senses. It summons the sights,
sounds, smells, tastes, and touch of
Africa. It brings its readers into the
bushveld and leaves them
immersed.
|
