Review: Gap Years

Gap Years by Dave Holwill
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

MY REVIEW

Sean has a big row with his mum about university, as he has decided not to go and to concentrate on a cycling career. As a result, he leaves to go and live with Dad in Devon.

His Dad, Martin, is not sure as he feels he has nothing in common with Sean after not seeing him for the past 8 years, but his wife, Alison and daughter Melody welcome him with open arms.

There are accidents, betrayals and love in this tale of coming of age and a shy, slightly naive young man trying to find himself and his awakening sexuality. There is humour and some dodgy singing all a credit to Dave Holwill’s engaging writing.

It covers the emotions of Martin, Sean and the mixed up, messed up and inappropriate Rhiannon, the tribulations of growing up in this turbulent 21st century....oh and there is The Wiz.....a great character with mysticism and home brew. A fun, touching and emotional read.



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