The Eye of the Fly

In the novel "The Eye of the Fly," a voice, anatomy, and character are acquired by what cannot be named here without spoiling the main intrigue. But a thoughtful reader will understand what it is about from the very first pages. We get used to the passive presence of this thing, but for Melamed, it is a toxic and despotic cohabitant that interferes with everything, from sex to geopolitics, lies, manipulates, comforts, and tortures. Melamed writes as he draws: easily, economically, and aggressively, changing registers, speeds, and optics. This is a text that you can read in an hour — and immediately start over.