Tuesday 16 June 2020

When it Drops by Alex Dyson





"When you're generally miserable, the idea of actually having fun becomes a weird, foreign concept."

In these strange times that we are living in, when things can tend to be a bit grim, Alex Dyson just seems to deliver the antidote. First it was his hilarious zoom-ba efforts, then his great breakfast podcast with Matt Okine and now, he's reached some kind of fantastic trifecta in the form of a novel. Having missed his morning presence on the radio for some time now, I could still recall that Alex was a man who could definitely spin a yarn. If you wonder whether that translates to book form, then wonder no more.

This young adult gem appeals to readers of all ages. Anyone who has been mortified by the reveal of their crush, or dreamt of meeting their idols and getting a record deal. The reality of love, loss and the pressures of instant fame are all fleshed out in an entertaining fashion, by someone who has seen such things first hand - and it shows.

I loved Matt Okine's book and I love this equally. Both reflect the adorable voices that their radio fans grew to love, their sense of mischievous fun and slightly Peter Pan quality. My only regret was that I finished reading this way too quickly, it was vivid and immersive and definitely a 'banger'.


5 out of 5 - 'pack er up boys' this one deserves a wave of the tune rag.

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