Syllables of Rain by D.S. Lliteras
Background photo via: homestratosphere.com 'our souls are invisible yet, wrapped in thin paper' The themes of 'what are we searching for?' and 'what is the point of anything?' are the two main focus of this unique novelette that keeps the reader wanting to read on to find out more of the lives of two Vietnam veterans who meet up again, only to find new problems that beset one and edge the other to stay around a little while longer to 'resolve the issue'. Except, the past experience of the one who is persistently troubled by what happened to him in the war, makes it difficult for the 'returned' friend to find a solution. A very poignant tale with poetic overtones that deepens the reflections the readers are faced with: The meaning of our existence and beyond. The author successfully combines poetic verses at the end of each chapter with the 'drama' of reality, to make the reader reflect on the key points mentioned, so that ...
