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.
When Ben and Juliette's young daughter dies in a tragic accident on a school trip, they begin searching for answers. But will they ever know the truth?
Could a famous musician ever completely disappear?
But during this process, Yelena visits the darkest corners of her life and, before she knows it, her past begins to catch up with her in ways she can't control.
The Intimates, a vibrant group of friends, revel in their glamorous lives filled with singing, acting, and writing as they chase their dreams. However, beneath the surface of their seemingly perfect existence lies a web of complexities and hidden struggles, revealing that their pursuit of a dream lifestyle may not be as idyllic as it appears.