- Gebundene Ausgabe: 265 Seiten
- Verlag: Moomin Books (August 2003)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 0972669345
- ISBN-13: 978-0972669344
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 23,1 x 15,5 x 2 cm
- Amazon Bestseller-Rang: Nr. 2.316.567 in Englische Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Englische Bücher)
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Entertaining Rock and Roll; Surprising Spiritual Journey
28. August 2003
Format:Gebundene Ausgabe
From Great Britain to the U.S., E. David Moulton's modern day, Rock and Roll combination of Mark Twain adventures and more subtle learning experiences spans five decades and is fast moving with creative twists and surprising spiritual turns. Main character Eddie Connor breaks into boyhood at full force dealing with the World War II bombing of London and an abusive, emotionally distant father while still managing to enjoy Tom Sawyer-like antics on the Thames and around town.
Moulton's unassuming, straight forward style of writing fills the pages with matter of fact points and clearly defined characters who are funny, artistic, and sometimes detestable. Eddie is a thinking man learning not to think too much. He is a passionate soul trying not to teeter too far over the edge into self destruction. His reasons and chosen paths are well explained and his fate is not always what he has in mind. His "less traveled" roads lead him away from the explosion of the music scene in which he is a natural leader and into much seedier worlds he never dreamed he'd have to be a part of.
Moulton conjures several believable guides along the way who not only come to Eddie's aid but are strong, peaceful reminders of what most of us naturally seek-a reason to be, a way to make a difference, and an inner peace.
The song lyrics throughout the book are not only entertaining and catchy but serve a non-superfluous purpose by adding to the plot's general flow. Though the main medium is music beginning before the famous "British Invasion" and continuing for decades
beyond, the main character has the ability to fade from one art form only to become prolific at another, which leads to the question, "Aren't all creative endeavors ultimately connected?" Moulton seems to think so and to prove so in his novel. As an author, he seems to be a believer in transcending 21st century popular sensationalism to embrace the desires and acccomplishments of a regular person with talent and dreams. However, there is no lack of imagination.
Eddie's accomplishments and mistakes are those of a hero and a human. He is fallible yet teachable. He is ten parts angry, emotional, and unrealistic in his expectations and ninety parts driven to become better in every way. In other words, he is the
characterization of a true artist. It is a pleasure to watch him cling to his expectations and to witness the creative influences and timing that shape this boy into a man.
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Haven't read a book this good in about three years.
14. August 2003
Format:Gebundene Ausgabe
I bought this book out of curiosity because I am a musician and share the same last name as the author. It turned out to be one of the best books I have read in a long time. I can highly recommend it. The story of an English songwriter is riveting and holds the reader's attention page after page. I stayed up way past my bedtime on many occasions because I could not put it down. It reminded me a little of "Angela's Ashes" in the early part of the book but nowhere near as depressing. In fact this is an uplifting book that left me with nothing but good feelings. Dialogue is especially good and the authors use of the various English dialects is not overdone and is made easy for the American reader. It adds charm to the characters, as does the humor, which often comes in tense moments when you least expect it. Without giving away any of the book's secrets I will say I loved the ending and as I finished the last page and closed the book I said "wow" and sat there for a few minutes basking in the experience. Not too many books have had that effect on me.
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5. September 2004
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This book defies categorization - it is a study of pop culture, a journey into spiritual awakening, a real world drama with an autobiographical context and a look deep into the culture of post-war England. What captured and held my attention in the book were the spiritual messages and the main character's roller-coaster ride from non-believer to believer. The descriptions of Eddie Conner's pain and suffering tugged at my heart. The characters in this book are both complex and believable. The era is captured in stark details. For some strange reason, while reading this book the images in my mind were never in color, always black and white. Prodigal Child will appeal to would-be musicians or those who have entertained dreams of being a musician as well as those who have learned the hard way how difficult life can be. The author writes in a direct style that shows a determination to take you with him on his quest to paint a rainbow.
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