Ed Cobleigh

An interestingly structured novel with both popular and literary elements, that reveals how the cocky fighter pilot type thinks of himself (admiringly, no surprise there). In a series of chapters that take place both in the present and over the past hundred years, the archetypal Pilot has many aviation and erotic adventures. The women only exist in relation to the guy, which could be considered a deficit (but represents his p.o.v. honestly). Of greater fascination is the influence of magical realism, since the Pilot seems to have a continuous personality and perceptions even though he stays the same age throughout the century. This novel could make a terrific film, but would need a pretty big budget.… (more)