What do You think about Dreams Of Sex And Stage Diving (1994)?
Really enjoyable book to read. Loved his characters as I always do. His descriptions are so real and clear. I like how he wove in such odd and fanciful ideas into the story (e.g. hardcore rock bands quoting Shakespeare etc). Much as I love Millar, the ending left me a little disappointing. It was a little too scripted (is that the right word??) and definitely too predictable, which normally I wouldn't mind because his writing style is so involving and captivating but I guess this time it didn't hold my attention in those final few pages. Do still love Martin Millar though and would still highly recommend this book!
—Lotus
The book was a fun little story that drifted between gritty realism and an adult fairy story. Set in Brixton in the 90s among squatters unable to fulfill any of their dreams, it was full of characters who were upset of relationships, and their inability to get anything done. There was also a very cool video game that was being written by the main characters brother which was definitly the funniest part of the story. It was an enjoyable book, and much better than most modern fiction I've read lately, but I'm not sure I'm going to rush out and read anything else by Miller.
—Mel
