Alone With You In The Ether
Alone With You In The Ether
Author: Olivie Blake
Pages: 272
Published: June 20, 2020
Regan and Aldo meet by chance at the Art Institute. Regan is a bipolar counterfeit artist in court-ordered therapy who lives impulsively, imagining new timelines with every decision. Aldo, a doctoral student, manages his chaotic world through strict routines and calculations about time travel. Despite their differing approaches to life, their six conversations challenge their predictable patterns and may be the catalyst that changes their entire outlook on existence.
Navigating Olivie Blake’s “Alone With You in the Ether” feels like a journey through a labyrinth of intricate prose. With a writing style that some might find bordering on pretentious, Blake’s distinctive voice is both the book’s strength and its enigma. The novel’s pacing left me perpetually on edge, waiting for a significant event to anchor the story. It never came. Yet, paradoxically, I found myself unable to put it down.
Blake’s work usually comes with a satisfying conclusion, but this one fell short of evoking the deep emotional response I expected. As someone who admires Blake’s writing immensely, I was left in a state of ambivalence. The book’s impact lingered in my thoughts, and while it didn’t strike a perfect chord emotionally, it undeniably left an impression.
In summary, while “Alone With You in the Ether” may not be a five-star read for me, it remains a thought-provoking piece from an author I greatly admire.
