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Reviews for The Route Book at Bedtime
‘Adult bedtime books don’t come much better than this. The manner in which each story carries such bountiful emotion over only a few pages makes this an ideal bedtime companion.’ – The Big Issue in the North
‘This collection shows the versatility of the form with little vignettes of life that are funny, poignant and stuffed [...]
Reviews for La Rochelle
‘The writing, which is clever, witty and ambitious throughout, becomes shot through with a wonderfully oneiric unpredictability. Nath can entertain with a whole page on different interpretations of what is meant by “a while”, and many of his similes and observations are original, funny and absolutely spot-on.’ – The Independent
‘… the writing is the star [...]
Born in the 1980s reviews
‘If you were born in the 1980s and want to reminisce about “growing up”, are twentysomething and want to show your feelings instead of telling them, or not twentysomething and just want to learn something about the “next wave”, this is the book for you. It definitely captures the spirit of a generation up and [...]
Reviews for Looking For Eric
‘Powerful yet tender…You don’t need to understand the offside rule to fall for its charms.’ – James Mottram, Total Film
‘Funny and sharply observed.’ – Geoffrey Macnab, Independent
‘Endearing, crowd-pleasing fare.’ – Sukhdev Sandhu, Daily Telegraph
‘Very funny…it’s naturalistic comedy of the highest order.’ – Ray Bennett, Hollywood Reporter
‘Loach has tucked away a nice goal with this [...]
Reviews for Bringing It All Back Home Paperback
‘Unexpectedly beautiful. Sheer sincerity.’ – Andy Miller, Daily Telegraph
‘The storytelling spins a musical web, glistening with treasured encounters and centred on home and family. Remarkable from both musical and human points of view…(it) crystallises Clayton’s humanity, candour and generosity.’ – Felicity Greenland, English Folk Dance and Song Magazine
‘An acutely observed and lovingly told tale.’ – [...]
Reviews for Weatherman
‘Cropper’s real talent is his narrative voice, which has an effortlessly energetic quality to it.’ – Tom Bowden – Education Digest
‘Anthony Cropper is a real find; a truly original writer who uses words in quite a unique way. This is an extraordinary first novel.’ – Julia Darling
Reviews for Jack and Sal
‘A relationship described with poetry. This particular collection of words will stay with you for a long time’ -Â Leeds Guide
‘Cropper’s new novel is just dandy’ – Artscene
‘A very real and complex picture of contemporary relationships, of how life is lived for many of us – not poor, not rich, not sane, not crazy.’ - Emily [...]
Reviews for the Route Series of Contemporary Stories
‘The sharpest, on the button writing you’ll read all year. Route could soon start taking on a Samizdat level of importance as it quietly ushers in the beginnings of a much needed literary renaissance.’ -Â The Big Issue
‘A diverting travelling companion.’ – The Guardian
‘Books that are making critics, and readers, sit up and take notice.’ [...]
Reviews for The Train of Ice and Fire
‘A fabulous account of a wonderfully borderline-insane trip.’ – Songlines *****
‘Any band that ever moaned about the freshness of the backstage towels should read this book. Chao Senior is a grey-haired presence among the Mohicans, primarily there to keep an eye on his sons. He becomes an excellent chronicler, placing us right in the thick [...]
Reviews for Crazy Horse
‘Everett is one to watch. She portrays character, both human and equine, brilliantly. This is a Gemini of a book, full of mood swings and moonlight. More please.’ – The Big Issue
‘A stomping, snorting, bucking bronco of a first novel from a thoroughbred storyteller who is here to stay. Think Black Beauty updated by Sporty [...]