Mike French: The Compulsive Reader Review: The Ascent of Isaac Steward

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Tuesday, 27 September 2011

The Compulsive Reader Review: The Ascent of Isaac Steward

"A riotous chaos that certainly calls to mind Finnegan's Wake, perhaps thematically as well, as Issac strives towards reconciliation and redemption. Linguistically this is a powerfully done novel, with exquisite prose and an interesting psychological premise that raises strong questions about the power of internal cognition."

Read the full review here.

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Megan1 October 2011 22:41
exquisite!
now, that's a good word :)
well done, sir
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Mike French2 October 2011 06:47
Thanks Megan :-)
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The Ascent of Isaac Steward

"Moving and lyrical, original and hypnotic—Mike French’s The Ascent of Isaac Steward is a remarkable debut novel”
MICHAEL KIMBALL, Dear Everybody

“Reminiscent of the surrealist literary experiments of James Joyce’s Finnegan's Wake but blessedly readable The Ascent of Isaac Steward is insanely ambitious, startlingly odd, boldly conceived and executed with tremendous confidence. One of the most extraordinary novels I've ever read.”
R.N. MORRIS, A Razor Wrapped in Silk

"A real neo-modernist triumph and in a nihilistic world is definitely worth your time and patience."
JUXTABOOK

"Ambitious, eccentric tale of madness."
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

"Powerful evocative beautifully clear impressions and images. I rather enjoyed my afternoon inside the head of Isaac Steward." BOOKLORE

"Linguistically this is a powerfully done novel, with exquisite prose and an interesting psychological premise that raises strong questions about the power of internal cognition."
THE COMPULSIVE READER

"Takes Finnegans Wake as a starting point and adds a sprinkling of Lacan and onomatopoeia." BOOKMUNCH

"Wonderfully unique and experimental."
PAUL BURMAN, The Grease Monkey's Tale

"A strong, original first novel, with a literary lyrical voice."
HELEN CORNER, director of Cornerstones Literary Consultancy

"Brimming with energy and touched with sadness, The Ascent of Isaac Steward is a perilous journey of the mind."
JOHN DICKINSON, WE

"The ascent of isaac steward is the kind of book that, once you have raced through it, captivated by the fantastical, crystalline imagery and caring prose, makes you want to start all over and read it again to find all its hidden meanings. Here’s a debut novel, you shouldn’t miss."
KATHLEEN MAHER

"A richness and abundance of imagination and originality, beauty of imagery, tenderness, vividness and page after page of surprise and variety."
STEPHANIE PORTERSMITH, The Lancashire Writing Hub

"Poignant and painful, there are many beautifully written, tender scenes in this tragic tale."
SHANTA EVERINGTON author of 'Marilyn and Me'

"Full of rich evocative description."
JANE TURLEY

"A must for everyone's bucket-list if you are looking for a totally unique experience"
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Tuesday, 27 September 2011

The Compulsive Reader Review: The Ascent of Isaac Steward

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