Spill Simmer Falter Wither
Spill Simmer Falter Wither by Sara Baume reads more like a long poem than a novel. An abused one-eyed dog gets taken in by a lonely bachelor and the two become fast friends. Living in a small coastal Irish village, people in town begin to feel threatened and the two take to the road rather than be separated.
Full of lyrical passages and wonderful descriptions of nature, this is a beautifully written, but quite sad little book. I really appreciated the writing and the keen observations, but I was left feeling depressed by the end; perfect if you’re in the mood for an atmospheric, melancholic read.