Kye

Kye is in many ways the sequel to Ashtrays, Tomin's previous novel. Rather than Paris, where there was an exuberence in indulging oneself, the setting is London, where the organism senses it is ou ...

Kye is in many ways the sequel to Ashtrays, Tomin's previous novel. Rather than Paris, where there was an exuberence in indulging oneself, the setting is London, where the organism senses it is out of balance and is acutely aware of its decay. The euphoria has long passed as the character Kye is unable to break the inertia of his drinking, smoking, and unfulfilled sexual fantasies. As such, Tomin explores the trap exile has become for him, makinging clear his identity as Czech. Gradually overcome by his impotence to act decisively, Kye reflects on all that was left and lost "back there."