People have always remarked on how strikingly blue my eyes are. It has a warmth to it but also induces a melancholy feeling. I've also always felt the appeal of the colour blue. Her musings weave through the analytical and personal to present a striking way of thinking about our perceptions, emotions and language. But when writing it she also included references to the break down of a love affair and her close friendship with a woman who has become a quadriplegic. She originally intended its subject to remain within these boundaries and join in a literary tradition which considers colour. 'Bluets' considers her powerful attraction to the colour blue, its manifestations in ordinary objects and art as well as its symbolism in paintings, songs and writing. I picked up this book (first published ten years ago) because she gave a fascinating talk at the Southbank Centre in London. Her approach to contemplating certain ideas and their personal impact is so striking and thought-provoking. I've wanted to read more of Nelson's books since I first encountered her breakout 'The Argonauts' a few years ago.
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