There is something deeper within every human consciousness that allows him to tap into the desires he suppresses, the memories he wishes he had. In Charles Watkins’ case, those memories are a cocktail of wartime imagery and a Lord of the Flies meets The Beach island experience. Of course, when we first meet Charles, we are just as clueless about his identity as he is. … Continue reading The Unexpected Twists & Turns of Doris Lessing’s Briefing For A Descent Into Hell