Terrence Malik

[Paul Robson]

Greetings from bonnie Scotland Mr Burke,

I saw Terrence Maliks new film The Tree Of Life last week and was struck by the power of the symbolism and the spiritual themes of the movie and how simliar they are to your own. I consider you to be the most lyrically cinematic writer i've ever had the pleasure of reading and just wondered what you thought of the comparison.

Paul
ps The annual Auld Reekie book festival would love to have you as a guest someday!

[jamesleeburke]

Thanks, Mr. R. Yes, TTOL is a powerful film and I'm honored by your comparison of my work to the themes contained in Mr. Malik's film.

I hope to make it over to the U.K. in 2012. At least that's the plan.

Best,

JLB