![]() Reading Bridge of Clay is mesmerising, as you are always in the process of trying to remember where you are. This prelude sets us up for the explanation to be revealed to us over the course of the oncoming story. We enter the story after the end, with Matthew describing his odd actions in a small town as he digs up a dog and a snake carcass, and an old typewriter which he uses to write the story we are reading. ![]() Matthew, the eldest brother, narrates how his family went through stages of bliss, tragedy, separation and mending in Matthew’s eyes, this is the story of the titular character and fourth Dunbar boy, Clay. The premise is that the Dunbar boys have fended for themselves since both of their parents left them (I won’t give details for fear of revealing too much). ![]() Bridge of Clay is a complex and yet glaringly simple story, revealing snapshots of everyday experiences while making you feel that each moment is significant. ![]()
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