A Thousand Coloured Castles
A Thousand Coloured Castles by Gareth Brookes, published by Myriad Editions on April 27, 2017, is a graphic novel that explores the unique perspective of Myriam, a woman whose perception of reality is markedly different from those around her. In this 208-page work, Myriam encounters strange figures and surreal elements in her everyday life, which her husband Fred dismisses as mere distractions. The narrative unfolds as Myriam becomes concerned about a young boy she believes is being held captive next door, leading her to investigate despite her husband’s objections.
Readers will find a blend of the surreal and the mundane as Brookes delves into themes of perception and reality. The story captures the tension between Myriam’s vivid imagination and the skepticism of her family, particularly her daughter Clare, who worries about her mother’s mental state. With a focus on the intersection of hallucination and daily life, A Thousand Coloured Castles invites readers into a visually rich world where the ordinary transforms into the extraordinary, highlighting the complexities of familial relationships and the challenges of understanding one’s own mind.
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Myriam is a woman who sees things a little differently from other people. Strange figures in garish costumes accompany her to the post office, wild exotic plants sprout from supermarket shelves and phantom walls rise to block her path. Her husband Fred doesn’t know what she’s talking about. Whenever he looks there’s nothing there, and besides it’s no excuse for his breakfast not being ready on time.
But when Myriam sees a young boy shut up in the house next door, who is apparently being held captive, she is determined to investigate, much to her husband’s fury. Soon he brings in reinforcements – their daughter, Clare – who is concerned about her mother’s state of mind, and the state of her inheritance. Myriam’s only ally is her four-year-old grandson, Jack, who is more than happy to see things her way.
A Thousand Coloured Castles by Gareth Brookes is a graphic novel where the sleepy suburbs of southern England melt into a world of hallucination, taking the reader through the doors of perception into a life where the surreal co-exists with the banal. With his customary wit and unique artistic approach, Brookes conjures both sympathy and despair for his characters trapped by the routine of daily life. If only they could just see…
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