I found this book due to an episode of a favorite architectural podcast of mine, About Buildings and Cities. I trusted their recommendation but didn’t want to listen to their thoughts until I read the book. This is incredible. The story is written in a close third-person, meaning we really only understand what is transpiring through the eyes/understanding of the main character. And Jocelin, dean of the cathedral, is over their skis and blinded by faith. This turns into a disorienting narrative with almost psychedelic imagery at times. I don’t think it was Golding’s intention to be obtuse - but instead to pull the reader into a mind that is equally confused by power, metaphysical inspiration and illness. The first half lays the ground work so that the second half can explode with a series of conflicts, climaxes and excitement. It’s a wild ride, praise be.
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#thespire #williamgolding #modernclassic #medieval #church #england #construction #aboutbuildingsandcities #ex_libris_jz

'Tis the Season # 21. The Needle and the Lights. #dublin #ireland #thespire #nightphotography #citylights #urbanvibes #architecture #streetphotography #nightshoot #oconnellstreet #irishtourism #nightsky #cityscape #smartphonephotography #photography #christmas

A Needle Pokes the Sky. #TheSpire #SpireOfDublin #Dublinlreland #IrishLandmark #UrbanPhotography #CityScape #DublinCity #Architecture #ModernArt #Travellreland #DiscoverDublin #VisitDublin #smartphonephotography #photography

St. Patrick's Day and the Spire in Dublin. #stpatricksday #stpatricks #stpaddysday #thespire #spire #dublin #ireland #clover #shamrock #smartphonephotography #photography

Long day today -after work out and about Henry Street area and the quays - three kids’ birthday parties tomorrow (only one of which I’m responsible for). Forbidden Planet up to Sub-City Comics via Toy Master and Tesco 😰😮‍💨 #Northside #HenryStreet #TheSpire #Dublin #Mastodaoine

#TheSpire in #Dublin reflected in a puddle on Henry Street. #Photography #Ireland