Sam Martin’s latest novel, Bitterblue, shatters traditional storytelling boundaries, offering readers an intricate journey through human emotions and moral ambiguity.
“Bitterblue is a novel that refuses to be categorised,” Chris Reed from NZ Booklovers says. “It’s a remarkable exploration of the human condition that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about love and loyalty.”
The novel follows Liam MacMurray’s compelling emotional odyssey, weaving a narrative that is at once fragmented and deeply interconnected. Martin’s writing style draws comparisons to filmmaker Robert Altman’s innovative storytelling, creating an immersive and unpredictable reading experience.
Drawing inspiration from his time in Marrakesh, Martin infuses the novel with a sense of vibrant complexity. The narrative switches between characters, each perspective adding depth to a story that defies simple explanations. From intense emotional moments to surprising touches of humour, Bitterblue offers a multi-layered exploration of human relationships.
At its core, the novel examines choice, circumstance, and the thin line between love and hate. Martin has crafted a work that is simultaneously dark and light, intellectual and deeply emotional.
Bitterblue is available worldwide wherever books are sold.
Chris Reed, NZ Booklovers.
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