A rather typical first novel of the 1960s, telling the story of a young man who comes of age in the ‘gap year’ between leaving school and beginning his studies at university.
‘A pleasing narrative style that will make his future efforts keenly sought after by readers.’ Daily Mail
‘A most worthy first novel.’ Western Mail
‘Sagan-length and with the same keen perception of youthful torments.’ Books and Bookmen
‘The author writes well of a period of life not long left behind.’ Northern Echo
