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It is a story that has been passed down generation after generation. The story of conjoined twin goddesses floating peacefully in the middle of the sea. Many of those that have seen them, usually on calm starlit nights, swear that they are the sirens of mythology, luring sailors in to their doom. Others claim that the twins are not live women, but an ancient stone structure carved to resemble two females sitting back to back. A fewbelieve they mark the gateway tothe lost city of Atlantis, or a gateway to the spirit realm. But on all accounts there is one consistency: if you listen closely, at just the right distance, you will hear them echoing on the ghostly wind . . . dozens and dozens of meowing cats. Sea of the Patchwork Cats is a sad dreamlike tale set in the quiet ashes of the human race. A must-read for Mellick enthusiasts who also adore The Twilight Zone.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Classic Novella by Mellick!,
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This review is from: Sea of the Patchwork Cats (Avant Punk Book Club) (Paperback)
From the back cover:"A must-read for Mellick enthusiasts who also adore the twilight zone. It is a story that has been passed down from generation to generation. The story of conjoined twin goddesses floating peacefully in the middle of the sea. Many who have seen them, usually on calm starlit nights, swear that they are the sirens of mythology, luring sailors to their doom. Others claim that the twins are not live women, but an ancient structure carved to resemble two females sitting back to back. A few believe they mark the gateway to the lost city of Atlantis, or a gateway to the spirit realm. But on all accounts there is one consistency: if you listen closely, at the right distance, you will hear them on the wraithy wind... dozens and dozens of meowing cats. Sea of the Patchwork Cats is a dream-like tale set in the quiet ashes of the human race." This is the set-up for the story, but much of this is not covered in the text of the book, so you'll have to be familiar with the legend before you begin. This is a three act book... first everyone is gone except for one man, who watches tv and drinks until the electricity quits. Then the house he is in is floating on an ocean that brings him to a mysterious place... I enjoyed this one a lot, perhaps one of my favorites by Mellick. The chapters are very brief, and this novella is barely over 100 pages, but it is a very entertaining story well worth the price. This is a very funny book with a unique narrator who is a 67 year old drunk. The characters he encounters along the way are vintage Mellick. You have to read the book to get the full effect.
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4.1 out of 5 stars (18 customer reviews) 5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Mellick's Novella is a Classic,
By Charles Glover - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Sea of the Patchwork Cats (Avant Punk Book Club) (Paperback)
From the back cover:
"A must-read for Mellick enthusiasts who also adore the twilight zone. It is a story that has been passed down from generation to generation. The story of conjoined twin goddesses floating peacefully in the middle of the sea. Many who have seen them, usually on calm starlit nights, swear that they are the sirens of mythology, luring sailors to their doom. Others claim that the twins are not live women, but an ancient structure carved to resemble two females sitting back to back. A few believe they mark the gateway to the lost city of Atlantis, or a gateway to the spirit realm. But on all accounts there is one consistency: if you listen closely, at the right distance, you will hear them on the wraithy wind... dozens and dozens of meowing cats. Sea of the Patchwork Cats is a dream-like tale set in the quiet ashes of the human race." This is the set-up for the story, but much of this is not covered in the text of the book, so you'll have to be familiar with the legend before you begin. This is a three act book... first everyone is gone except for one man, who watches tv and drinks until the electricity quits. Then the house he is in is floating on an ocean that brings him to a mysterious place... I enjoyed this one a lot, perhaps one of my favorites by Mellick. The chapters are very brief, and this novella is barely over 100 pages, but it is a very entertaining story well worth the price. This is a very funny book with a unique narrator who is a 67 year old drunk. The characters he encounters along the way are vintage Mellick. You have to read the book to get the full effect. 5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Introducing The Avant Punk Book Club...,
By Spock - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Sea of the Patchwork Cats (Avant Punk Book Club) (Paperback)
"Everyone in the world committed suicide at the same time."
Like the first line of Kafka's Metamorphosis, the opening of Sea of the Patchwork Cats is destined to someday find its niche in the canon of classic literature. If you've read anything by Mellick, you understand that his books are from another universe. In the author's note, however, he reveals that SotPC is the first book he's written largely based on dreams. This alone makes it worth the cover price to not only CM3 fans, but dream-enthusiasts as well. I'd rather not delve into plot, but it's an apocalyptic scenario involving an alcoholic, a "place" called Nerve Works, three very interesting women, and of course, cats. Also included is information on joining The Avant Punk Book Club...$55 for the next SIX Mellick books. I might also mention the stunning cover featuring the art of Alexander Casteels. If you've never picked up a book from Eraserhead Press or its imprint, Avant Punk Books, I strongly suggest Sea of the Patchwork Cats along with Jeremy Robert Johnson's Angel Dust Apocalypse and CM3's The Steel Breakfast Era. Do yourself a favor, pick these up now. You'll just end up kicking yourself later for having waited. 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Strange, dreamlike...,
By J. Krall "Horror/Bizarro/Noir Author" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Sea of the Patchwork Cats (Avant Punk Book Club) (Paperback)
I don't understand the negative reviews.
I'm a teacher.. and if one of my students wrote this, I'd quickly tell them to start submitting it to publishers. No doubt about that. So just ignore those reviews for the readers probably just weren't in the state of mind to really enjoy it. I won't go into the whole plot but what I will say is that it is indeed like a dream. The back of the book compares it to the twilight zone and that's true though I think this has more aspects to it. There are allusions to deviant sexuality and experimentation that I'd like to see explored later on (perhaps in a sequel?) There's even a part that reminded me of japanese "tentacle" anime though maybe that's a coincidence. Being a cat lover, I also liked the inclusion of so many cats but I guess that just makes me a dork. As a warning, I'd recommend NOT making this your first CM3 book. It's good but try some other works first. All in all, if you like surreal tales that drop you into a strange world with hints of deeper realities, pick this one up. |
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