THE FIRST REVIEWS OF MENAGE
18 July 2009
The first reviews of Menage:
Stuart Kelly Scotland on Sunday 5th July.
‘The link between art and madness is a tired theme, but Morrison makes it fresh by rooting his story in such a richly realised vision of the early nineties… It is a mark of Morrison's considerable talent that his exploration remains fascinating, and that watching his characters' fantasies (and sanity) crumble is just as interesting third time round as it's ever been before.’
Doug Johnstone. Scotsman. 3rd July.
'A shrewd and insightful look at a complex love triangle... Frightening, funny, perceptive, emotional and honest, Ménage is an excellent piece of work from a clearly gifted writer.
Alan Bissett. Author Death of a Ladies Man.
‘Menage is a triumph. The density of the psychological relationships; the connections between art, love and madness; the cleverness of the structure, the sheer believability of these screwed up, solipsistic people. The weight of it. A huge, brave feat.'
L A Martinson The Erotic Review.
[Menage] is an attempt to see how we can keep desire alive in daily life; how we can negotiate a pathway between sexual desire and emotional intimacy. An attempt to ask how important sex is and what we’re willing to risk for it. And, more importantly, what we’d be left with if we risked nothing at all.
A fast-paced, poignant tale about the arrogance of youth and insane, all-consuming love.
Alan Brown. Sunday Times Ecosse. 5th July
'A good read but a bit like Jackie Collins for Guardian Readers ....Personally I find that his work, menage in particular, can make one feel ancient and suburban.'
Waterstones, Edinburgh.
Menage is a gripping read .. a steamy exploration of regret, sexual tension and a whole truckload of juicys tuff. Buy this and see what all the fuss is about. Ewan Morrison is one of Scotland’s – and Britain's finest authors. ’
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