Review: Ulysses of the French Quarter - The Legend of Victor Standish
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 4, 2011
Anyone who's been fortunate enough to read one or more of Roland Yeoman's books will know what it's like to be dazzled by his lyrical prose. Roland crafts his characters with flair, drawing the reader instantly into a world that resonates with the senses. His characters in The Legend of Victor Standish are no exception. I was drawn into Victor's strange world right from the start when he alighted from the bus thanks to his neglectful mother. But the teenage street kid has landed on the mean streets of New Orleans, the most haunted city in America. He befriends a woman called Old Suze, who leads him to Captain Sam McCord and a Ghoul named Alice. Hang on as you are taken on a wild ride, with Victor constantly facing certain death. He reacts with surprising skills of his own amongst a cast of characters - historical, literary and mythical.Denise Covey (L'Aussie)