The Hour of the LocustWhen millions of locusts decimate the harvest, the residents of a village have no choice but to take to banditry to survive. Much as they believe this is a temporary measure and their wives will faithfully await their return, the dozen strong gang soon finds itself on a slippery slope leading to pillaging, murder and sadism.

After a tortuous journey by train through the continent of Africa

thoughtful — painfully

Everything contained in these pages has been composed

It is also

is a personal and powerful exploration of relationships

There are visits to other Spanish cities

and it is nicely written with plenty of good photos

nimble poems probe at the delicate balancing acts we – our bodies and our minds – perform in life:  between power and trust

Valentine explores the geography of death – hospital corridors and waiting rooms

and Youssef Rakha (Egypt)

loss of a friend to suicide)

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