Of course, I knew Going Underground was about to feature in August's edition of Scootering Magazine, but it isn't supposed to be available until 26th of July. So imagine how surprised I was when Donna posted this onto her Facebook page this morning... and what a lovely suprise it was too!As you can see, there's an interview entitled 'A Quick One with Suzie Tullett' - a title that made me giggle. However, it's the review of Going Underground that really made me smile... and I thought I'd share Mark Sargeant's words with you today.
Here's what he says:
"On opening the cover of Suzie Tullett’s debut novel, Going Underground, you find the proclamation ‘It’s not about living in the past, it’s about living with it…’ a single sentence that is an accurate and prophetic overview of the forthcoming story. Her main characters introduced in the first few chapters, where they are attending the funeral of what is essentially the eighth main character whose demise was due to a freak accident involving his scooter.
Going Underground explores relationships pushed to breaking
point, friendships tested to the limit and beyond, as the three respective
journeys take in a number of interweaving experiences heading to the trio of
lads’ goal. Clever use of song titles
for each chapter gives a reflection of what is coming next, which adds a kind
of comfortableness for the reader, identifying with the characters through the
song lyrics. I’ve purposely avoided
giving much of the plot away, as that would be a spoiler, suffice to say it’s a
road trip on scooters.
For me, Suzie Tullett’s debut book would be a must
watch film or mini series, should, and I do think it should, make the
transition from written word to celluloid.
Going Underground is among one of the best fictional
books I’ve read, it works on many different levels as well as embracing and
incorporating contemporary Mod and scooter culture of today as the background
to the story.
A highly recommended read with wide appeal."
Sarge
How lovely is that? Now if you want to read the whole piece, Scootering Magazine is available through any newsagents and the likes of WHSmith - although depending on where you live you might not be able to pick a copy up until the 26th July!
Happy reading, everyone x
