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Reviewed by Jamie Michele for Readers' Favorite
Pale Pieces by G.M. Stevens follows a narrator's seemingly driftless travels with Djako, D, dancers, a banker, a retired inspector, an old lady, a mathematician, an artist, and others, by train and boat. Together, they must complete practical tasks and overcome terrain and weather, all of which demand cooperation and careful planning. When maps are lost or paths disappear, they must improvise using instinct and observation. Each leg of the journey introduces new conditions that test their organization and endurance, and they encounter strangers, officials, and guides whose instructions or actions affect progress and direction. As physical hardship and uncertainty complicate decisions about how to proceed safely, the journey becomes an extended expedition with equally extended philosophical discussions across unfamiliar landscapes.
Pale Pieces by G.M. Stevens is an interesting novel that is somewhat difficult to place in a traditional genre. Made up of a mix that is part adventure, part social experiment, and a lot of philosophy, Stevens provides readers with a unique read. The book blends the wonder of discovery, all of which are unusual, with moments of conversation and contemplation. We see streets, parks, and architecture, alongside the rhythms of rivers, forests, and mountains. Parade, gorges, misty plateaus, and loads of local characters coexist with conversation about love, happiness, and the nature of being. This all feels intentional, with Stevens inviting readers to ruminate on the necessities of daily movement and interaction. Overall, this is a simply written story that leans into the importance of observation and collaboration and going forward, even if it means following the glow of a mysterious green light into the unknown.
