Mr Vertigo - Paul Auster

“I was twelve years old the first time I walked on water”. The first line of a novel that will stretch your imagination to its limits and confound your every expectation. Put simply, ‘Mr. Vertigo’ tells the story of Walt, a young boy who is taken under the wing of the mysterious Master Yehudi and taught how to fly. His new talent is showcased in a number of theatres throughout America but before he manages to achieve national fame he is forced to retire as a result of the changes brought about by the onset of puberty. However, such a short description is never going to do justice to a novel that spans a lifetime and looks deep into the heart of ...  Read the complete review