Foundations of The Satsuma Complex
by Bob Mortimer
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'My name is Gary. I’m a thirty-year-old legal assistant with a firm of solicitors in London. To describe me as anonymous would be unfair but to notice me other than in passing would be a rarity. I did make a good connection with a girl, but that blew up in my face and smacked my arse with a fish slice.' Gary Thorn goes for a pint with a work acquaintance called Brendan. When Brendan leaves early, Gary meets a girl in the pub. He doesn’t catch her name, but falls for her anyway. When she suddenly disappears without saying goodbye, all Gary has to remember her by is the book she was The Satsuma Complex. But when Brendan goes missing, Gary needs to track down the girl he now calls Satsuma to... The book’s thematic elements are woven into the story in a subtle manner. Rather than presenting ideas directly, the author allows themes to emerge through events and character choices. This indirect approach encourages readers to engage more actively with the text and form their own interpretations. Throughout the book, the author demonstrates a clear understanding of narrative progression. Each plot development feels purposeful, contributing to the story’s overall direction. This sense of intention helps maintain coherence and keeps readers invested from beginning to end.
