Leicester Rocks

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Pub Date 28 Mar 2020 | Archive Date 4 May 2020
General Fiction (Adult) | Humor

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Leicester, 2015. In his mid-fifties, unemployed and divorced, wannabe rock guitarist Stan Booker is sick of drifting through life. Saying goodbye to the old, he takes charge of his life, joining forces with his lifelong friend Phil to start a business and seeks out new challenges to fulfil his rock dreams. 

A relationship is soon on the cards as he meets an unlikely match in twice-divorced Mandy, and with his newfound drive propelling him forward he recruits five musicians with diverse backgrounds and characters for the band, aptly named Leicester Rocks. Of course, he knows the chances of them making a success of things is on a par with the 5000:1 odds against Leicester City winning the English Premier League title. But a proud city patriot, he decides it’s about time everyone knows just how much Leicester ‘rocks’ - and what better way to showcase it?

As Leicester City’s star rises, both Stan and Phil find their own dreams within reach, but trouble for these through-and-through Leicester heroes is never far away. Love and loyalties will be tested, ambitions threatened, and attitudes challenged as the last kick-off approaches. Will it be the final whistle or will Stan and Phil finally hit all the right notes?

Leicester, 2015. In his mid-fifties, unemployed and divorced, wannabe rock guitarist Stan Booker is sick of drifting through life. Saying goodbye to the old, he takes charge of his life, joining...

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A Note From the Publisher

Mike Hatfield is a retired Headteacher, and later an educational consultant. The inspiration for many of his short stories and first novel has come from the insight gained into the rich diversity of lives of people from all walks, through years spent working in and supporting schools around Leicestershire and the East Midlands.

Mike Hatfield is a retired Headteacher, and later an educational consultant. The inspiration for many of his short stories and first novel has come from the insight gained into the rich diversity of...

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ISBN 9781838598570
PRICE £3.99 (GBP)
PAGES 200

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Hatfield's novel is a solid three stars read; some parts are enjoyable and some made me somewhat lose my interest, yet, overall, "Leicester Rocks" is a soft, easy, heartwarming, an ideal read for anyone who wants to take a break from the mind-numbing thriller of everyday life.

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As a proud Leicesterian I was immediately drawn in by the title and cover of the book. I think this probably someone better suited with a little more life experience than me personally, though I really enjoyed the use of local dialect and mentions of local places. The Midlands so often get overlooked in literature and it is nice to see Leicester be the focal point of a story.

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It's more or less a cliche now to say that Leicester City's Premiership win a few years back was a fairytale. But it was... more than that, it was the most satisfactory ending to a season I've witnessed in five decades of following the sport, and that's coming from a Man Utd supporter. Still I was unprepared for just how utterly joyous this book is, and how easily it carried me from a lifetime of armchair football viewing into the heart of a city, a population, and a world that I'd only imagined in the past. With one of modern fiction's greatest non-hero heroes, and a stadium full of unfulfilled ambition and hope, this is one of those books that will leave you both moved and marvelling. Loved it!

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Unfortunately, I did not finish this book!
The book didn't really spark my interest. Although before I began reading, the description had made me curious and interested. The writing was good though.

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Really enjoyed this book. Steady paced, great characters, I was absorbed throughout. Will be reading more books by the author in the future!

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A sweet book, a lot of fun to read.

Thank you to NetGalley for an advance reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

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So, I know a bit about music but little about sports, especially UK sport (no s, right?). I know of Leicester mainly because a dear woman in my hometown--adopted grandmother to many--had originally come from there as a war bride. But this was an enjoyable read even without deep knowledge of the subjects or settings. Overcoming (middle-aged) malaise seems like a universal goal for 2020. I could envision this story being made into a movie.

Thanks to the publishers and NetGalley for a digital ARC for the purpose of an unbiased review.

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