I've gasped out loud while reading one book.
This book.
Twice.
I don't want to say too much about the story. Surprises exist. I'd rather not hint.
It's a blend of the brutal and the mythic and the humane, glowing in unforgettable language that's often worth reading aloud.
On e-readers the novella is cheap. $3 cheap. I'm buying a paper copy for my shelf of favorite books and to pass around to friends.
Thank you, Kai Ashante Wilson.