Book review: Permafrost by SJ Norman
Permafrost (2021) is a brilliant yet haunting collection of short fiction by artist, writer and curator SJ Norman. The stories work together to show the darker, mythical underbelly of reality. From small town Australia to Hokkaido to rural England, each story transports readers to a time and place textured with their own laws and mythologies. Whether it’s someone returning home to a coastal town, visiting a former lover overseas, or getting an after-hours tour at Auschwitz, each protagonist offers us their own cracks of darkness.