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Reviewed by Derek M Fox
A Des Lewis speciality book and one that has been needed for a lifetime. Innovation; imagination and determination are three great words that spring to mind both from the point of view of contributor and editor. Who would have thought a book devoid of author names would catch on? But there's the mystery, everyone applying their thoughts as to who wrote what, and why, given that the latter does offer a chance for all writers to submit work they may never have otherwise penned. To this reviewer it represents the metaphorical psychoanalysts' couch, in that the story authors' rush to Pc's, typewriters, or pick up the ever so 'umble pen to get down on paper are apt to be the outpourings of the darkest, gloomiest rooms in their psyche. The `dare' on paper with the option of either submitting and sweating until their non-names become glorified or petrified in the annals of putridity, or in short, committing it to the bin without ever knowing. Bravado and perhaps courage are two watchwords one could apply when considering whether or not to take the plunge. After all none of us scribes would wish the term coward to enter the equation. In Nemo 2 I'm of the opinion that no author contained therein need worry for here is commitment to the art, the essence of all that appears good in story writing (with the possible exception of 4 wasted pages without even footprints marring virgin whiteness - Oh hum, another good tale might well have appeared there!). Sadly, I did not read Nemo 1, nor do I have a copy, but if 2 is anything to go by, then it must be better, or at least on a par with Numero Uno. To single out any story as best or worst of this 18 would be sacrilegious, yet any reviewer/reader is bound to be affected by certain narratives etc. For me, and in no specific order, I admired the psycho aspects of 'Adult Books'; the almost magical qualities of 'A Spot of Tea'; the sadness 'White Dream' evoked specifically when one so young is determined to take her own life. And the Poe- like investment to 'Berenice's Journal'. I suppose it reminded me a little of my own story 'Teeth', therefore a bit of self-indulgence? In short this volume is unique; it carves its own niche in the road paved with Indi' fiction and also offers an opportunity for stories to appear long way round instead of vertically - you know what I mean. And you can prop it on your lap better when you're eating your supper. Can't wait to learn who wrote 'em in volume 3. Nemonymous is a... revelation! Derek M. Fox
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