A review by karp76
Our Ecstatic Days by Steve Erickson

3.0

Erickson with this work has become master of the surreal. All of his works have been working, building towards this moment and, in effect, make an appearance in some fashion within the narrative. As surrealist as the novel is, it is also an experimental work, one that is not always successful, not in terms of its power or necessity but its sustainability. In the hands of lesser artist, this would have been a complete mess. Erickson's ability and confidence in both his words, characters and narrative make this a good work, hinting at a possible greatness not yet realized.