Life isn’t being kind to Neville Watkins. He has lost his job, his wife has walked out on a marriage that wasn’t going anywhere anyway, and now he has accidentally driven into a young woman’s car. That is as much as I can give away except to say it is the story of a man in need of a makeover and of Neville’s awakening to the fact that he needs to find some purpose and meaning in his life.
There is humour and light heartedness as well as serious moments of introspection as Neville begins to find self confidence and hope for a brighter future for himself and for the people in his life. Neville is the narrator of the story and it is a terrific characterisation; I was with him all the way, through his happy times, his setbacks, his sometimes hilarious encounters with women, his disasters and his triumphs.
R J Gould handles some quite serious issues with sensitivity, wit and charm. All of his characters are believable and interesting. I read this book in two days, such was my need to follow Neville as he made his way out of a place of despair to, hopefully, a better life.
This beautifully told story of self-redemption (with a bit of help along the way) deserves a 5 star rating from me!
Copyright R J Gould
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