Review: Memorable & Satisfying
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 4, 2012
Terry Tyler created a very believable protagonist in her rock fiction, Dream On. Like most wannabe rock stars, Dave Bentley has dreams. He is well aware of his goals and works to make them come true. But there are several aspects of Dave's character that keep him separated from his aspirations. On some level, he realizes that there are obstacles in his path, but is as knowledgeable of their inner workings as I am of my computer's spam filters.Dave is easily manipulated by the women in his life, but holds no grudge or animosity. It is the way he deals with adversity that makes him interesting. There are no epiphanies; no moments of great clarity. Yet Dave manages to find a path forward every time he stumbles.Along the way we find characters and situations that we can relate to our own lives. Tyler does a nice job of achieving nuanced hues by artfully mixing darkness and light. The result is both memorable and satisfying.