Fleeting Snow
Fleeting Snow by Pavel Vilikovský, published by Istros Books in 2018, is a novella that explores the gradual loss of memory experienced by the narrator’s wife. Written in English and spanning 143 pages, the narrative blends humor with profound reflections on human nature, the soul, and the intricacies of language, particularly Slovak and indigenous American Indian languages. The title symbolizes the central theme of an avalanche, representing the inevitable and unstoppable nature of memory loss.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of interconnected themes and storylines presented in a playful manner, with sections labeled by letters and numbers, reminiscent of scholarly works and musical compositions. The informal style invites contemplation on family life, marriage, and divorce, while maintaining a lightness that contrasts with the serious subject matter. This edition offers a unique perspective on the complexities of memory and relationships, making it a thought-provoking read.
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Pavel Vilikovský‘s novella Fleeting Snow (Letmý sneh, 2014), depicts the gradual loss of memory of the narrator’s wife. The narrator reminisces about his past life with his wife and muses on issues ranging from human nature and the soul, to names and the phonetics of Slovak and indigenous American Indian languages, in an informal, humorous style whose lightness of touch belies the seriousness of his themes.
The book’s title refers to its recurring central motif, an avalanche whose inexorable descent cannot be stopped once the critical mass of snow has begun to roll, echoing the unstoppable process of memory loss. Five themes or storylines, intertwined in passages of varying lengths, are labelled with letters of the alphabet and numbers in a playful allusion to scholarly works and musical compositions.
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