The Boy and the Dystopian Realities

About the Book

Dystopia is imagined through todays films as being savage, barren and vivid apocalyptic world, so seemingly distant from the world we live in; but this book portrays subtle realities of our world through a boy’s eyes where something else lurks only a slither of a veneer away. It is not necessarily about physical space; but also, a mental realm hinting at a boy’s mental state, as what I refer to as the ‘Apocalyptic Mind’. A boy so full of insecurities searching for love, dreams and a utopia, which conflicts with his way of life in a technological world. Through the love of Mother Nature David hints upon God, asking him ‘Why?’, which shows his frustration in a painful and confused world that gives no answers. Philosophy gives us liberty to write about the things we see and experience to try and make sense of the world, hinting at homelessness, guns and technology, David plays with these ideas so fictional and at points ludicrous, where he blends the real with the imaginary.

About the Author

David Davies lives in Belfast with his dog ‘Tommy’, he is a creative writer who focuses on poetry. David has self-published two books, which as dyslexic writer has shown his determination and hard work. He also has a passion for painting where he often combines his writing with painting. He studied at the Hull school of art and design (2003) and West Dean college where he studied conservation and restoration of antique furniture (2006) He has exhibited his paintings in several group shows including the Engine room gallery and ADF gallery (arts disability forum); 54o North Festival and East Belfast Arts Festival. David has several poems printed in various anthologies, Lagan Navigation Trust (Where my river flows), The John Hewitt Society (Once Alien Here) and the Poetry Church magazine. He hopes to further his writing and painting.