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AUTHOR; Matt Burgin
PUBLISHED BY; Independant Publisher
Struggling musician, Tim, time
travels from 2015 back to 1989 through a traversable wormhole created by his mastermind-of-a-best-friend to watch a legendary Stone Roses' gig, but instead of returning
as pre-arranged he remains in the past, inspired by the gig, and his love of the
1990s.
He then forms a band with his
newfound friends, causing ripples in the developing Manchester music scene. But
as the ripples grow, they threaten to create a tidal wave of change, washing
away the bands that inspired him to pick up a guitar initially. He is torn,
wanting fame and fortune for the price of his soul.
This nostalgic trip back to the
1990s will delight readers who lived through the era and have a passion for
the period and the music of the time; the author’s love of the era shines
through.
It is an innovative, well-written
novel with an intriguing storyline which has humour and pathos, I admit to
laughing out loud and also shedding a tear or two.
Cleverly written, there are some
interesting time travel dilemmas which will keep readers guessing until the end
and the premise of the book will instigate discussion and deliberation in
readers familiar with the period and love of the culture of the time.
I particularly enjoyed the layout
of the novel, small chapters always delight me, as readers are able to dip in
and out effortlessly and pick up where they left off with ease.
Nostalgia is key at the moment in
almost everything; the Arts, culture, and literature, so this novel will prove to
be a hit with readers especially those who will relish the opportunity of
re-living their youth spent during the end of the '80s, beginning of the '90s.
I found this book a superb read
which really enveloped me in the atmosphere of the times, even though the
Swinging Sixties was my era; it is an easy read and one I enjoyed from start to
finish.
Reviewer - Anne Pritchard
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