For fans of Nick Hornby, David Nicholls, and Rachel Joyce, PEACH is a book with broad appeal to all ages. Reviewed as an emotional chokehold of dramatic, introspective fiction, PEACH has been described as Almost Famous meets Lost in Translation meets Before Sunrise, exploring existential themes through transient connections and relationships. Following the untimely passing of a close friend, British songwriter and producer, Freddie Ward, arrives in Bliss, Idaho to work on a comeback album with beloved singer-songwriter, Hal Granger. Adrift and bereft, Freddie is looking to gain a sense of perspective after a series of bad decisionsdecisions that cost him his relationship and life as he knows it. However, almost as soon as Freddie arrives in Idaho, Hal drops an unexpected and devastating bombshell. Far from the hustle and bustle of his life in England, out in the stark isolation of the northwestern U.S., with time to think, to reflect, Freddie slowly begins to rebuild his life, haunted both by the events of the recent past and his reactions to them. Through words of wisdom from Hal and a series of meandering, existential, and profound conversations, PEACH explores themes such as love, loss, loyalty, and friendship; second chances and redemption; how to make the most of your time; and, last but not least, the meaning of home.
For fans of Nick Hornby, David Nicholls, and Rachel Joyce, PEACH is a book with broad appeal to all ages. Reviewed as an emotional chokehold of dramatic, introspective fiction, PEACH has been described as Almost Famous meets Lost in Translation meets Before Sunrise, exploring existential themes through transient connections and relationships. Following the untimely passing of a close friend, British songwriter and producer, Freddie Ward, arrives in Bliss, Idaho to work on a comeback album with beloved singer-songwriter, Hal Granger. Adrift and bereft, Freddie is looking to gain a sense of perspective after a series of bad decisionsdecisions that cost him his relationship and life as he knows it. However, almost as soon as Freddie arrives in Idaho, Hal drops an unexpected and devastating bombshell. Far from the hustle and bustle of his life in England, out in the stark isolation of the northwestern U.S., with time to think, to reflect, Freddie slowly begins to rebuild his life, haunted both by the events of the recent past and his reactions to them. Through words of wisdom from Hal and a series of meandering, existential, and profound conversations, PEACH explores themes such as love, loss, loyalty, and friendship; second chances and redemption; how to make the most of your time; and, last but not least, the meaning of home.
Wayne has written numerous books on Manchester United, most recently the acclaimed biography of Jimmy Murphy 'THE MAN WHO KEPT THE RED FLAG FLYING', 'YOU CAN'T WIN ANYTHING WITH KIDS' about the club's 1995/96 Double winning campaign and '74/75' which focussed on United in the Second Division.
PEACH is not only an instant classic, its one of the great rock and
roll novels. Its a book about last chances, second chances,
friendship, deception, and grief, but most of all, its about what
happens when the demolished heart soars again and starts blasting
away like a kick drum. Alex Green, Stereo Embers Magazine
Theres a hint of loneliness that hovers above every page of Wayne
Bartons PEACH. The kind that the likes of Denis Johnson and Raymond
Carver knew too well. Its all balanced out by beauty and hopetwo
things we could use more of in this world. Jason Diamond, author,
Searching for John Hughes
From the first pages of Peach, I was hooked. An immensely personal
novel that thrums with the beat of an emotional rock ballad, Barton
has captured that singular experience of love lost and woven it
into a soul-wrenching story of growing older and truly
understanding what we mean when we reflect on home. A spectacular
debut from a unique writer who has a knack for absorbing his
surroundings, in darkness and in light, whomever and wherever they
may be. Michael A. Ferro, author of TITLE 13: A Novel
A perfect, delicate balance between sweet and sour; saccharine and
gritty. Bartons characters live and breathe on the page, populating
a world and story that will leave you captivated as you traverse
through a myriad of emotions that will remind you of both the
similaritiesand differencesof our shared humanity. A fantastic
read. R.J. Fox, author, Love & Vodka
Barton is unique as a writer in that he uses words the way a
painter uses colors. Every sentence has meaning and adds to a
picture created in the mind of the reader. This is a novel that
will own your soul while you absorb it. Eyes and Ears
Sublime and engaging an emotional chokehold of dramatic
introspective fiction JorieLovesAStory
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