This author masterfully captures the complexities of coming-of-age within the turbulent backdrop of the 1990s London music scene. Their prose flows seamlessly between pensive introspection and meticulous observation, lyricism and drama. With tenderness and a keen eye for detail, they delve into raw emotions and characters' inner worlds, crafting narratives that are both heartbreaking and uplifting. Their ability to inhabit a female perspective is convincing and touching.
Snapshots of how English pop culture's rebels and outsiders, from The Long Blondes and The Libertines, to Tricky and Goldfrapp, altered our sense of a green but sometimes unpleasant land.