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From Blue to Black by Joel Lane

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dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

From Blue to Black is a melancholic read of blurred memories and guilt.

It's the early 90's in England, Triangle are a cult band on the post-punk scene with talented yet troubled vocalist Karl and bass player David. Karl has a haunted past and is stuck between chasing fame and his destructive behaviours. 

This is a story of passion, blood, alcohol and broken lives that is fuelled by music and politics. It's quite an empathetic read as Lane provides a clear perception of feeling lost. It's quite bleak but Lane captures the live gig energy perfectly as we go on a journey of sexual and musical discovery.