Review: A grand slam of human relations!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 12, 2013
This is a story of love and friendship, about people who meet while working at a book store. Some are flawed, some fabulously rich in quirks, some clueless and others just normal folk. All experiencing problems handling the random expectations of friends or family. It has a particularly British bent, for a Scot living in Canada. There is humor, hubris and characters who are so real you feel their laughter and their tears. I dare you to not laugh out loud while reading this. The book store setting makes for some interesting dilemmas and literary opinions.There is drama, trama, drunken rampages, drug overdoses and an armed maniac roaming the streets. Something for everyone and a reminder that you need to reach out to touch the stars.A wonderful first novel. I hope Mr McLay is busy on his next book!