The Gargoyle - Andrew Davidson

The Gargoyle - Andrew Davidson (2008)
Well I finally completed this monster of a novel. I thought it a new and original take on the love across the ages story, done by so many authors. The main character who I think never has a name, starts the story with his accident where he drives across a cliff and catches fire in his car. Rescued with terrible burns he then tells of his recovery in hospital. Graphic stuff, with the treatment and rehab, he also tells us of his childhood with foster parents who are drug dealers and his career in porn movies. I found this a bit unsavoury and almost superficial and unnecessary to the rest of the story.

So while in rehab, he is visited by Marienne Engel, a sculpter of gargoyles who tells him tales of Iceland, Japan, England, Italy and Germany. Each a love story, that ties her to our burn victim. This was the part of the story that I enjoyed, each enriching the story and filled with historical details.

I am going to give it a 3/5. Well done Mr Davidson, I am glad I turned off the television and read your book instead.