IVIV (1) Intro

[John Carvill]

János Székely:

> IV is not perfect (there may be very few perfect novels, and
> even they are sterile and boring imo, as the form itself was invented
> against perfection), but it is more satisfying craft-wise than more
> than one of his heavier pieces.
>

I agree that IV does have a certain sense of, if not perfection, then,
somehow, completion. As if you can almost feel how closely the
author's achievement has matched his intent. I think Laura highlighted
that aspect a while back. Certainly feels that way to me.

But your claim that IV is "more satisfying craft-wise than more than
one of his heavier pieces", is - as  John Travolta always sez - a bold
statement. Not saying I disagree with you, but I'd be surprised if
that statement's boldness didn't take a few people aback. But compared
to, say, 'V.', it's certainly a lot more consistent.

Discuss! Discuss!