There is something ethereal about H. Allan's beautiful novella The Sea Tips. I've never read anything quite like it but at the same time, I couldn't shake the feeling that I was reading a parable from the New Testament, always the most meaningful and resonant of biblical verses for me. The carefully crafted story has shades of fantasy, myth and legend, interwoven with its moral compass, making an intriguing experience for the well-read.
For though it comes across like a simple, children's tale in some respects, The Sea Tips is heavily-laden with meaning, as with most fairy tales, which explore the darker side of human behaviour. Through the majestic portrayal of the innocent and magical Billy-boy, Allan creates a prophet-like character whose goodness is not appreciated by his fellow man until it is almost too late. And despite the terms I have used to describe it, this is not an overtly religious tale but it does show that kindness, charity and love are gifts and should be able to unite men of all creeds and races, rather than be taken for granted and cast aside in the midst of more human concerns.
Allan is a beautiful writer and though her book titles reveal very little of what to expect, her work is always worth the reader's while. She is a master in observation of human character and the motivations that bind us, across all spectrums. And Allan still likes to believe that good can triumph over evil. A positive and welcome message for us all.
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