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Synopsis
"Daniel Weir used to be a famous - not to say infamous - rock star. Maybe still is. At thirty-one he has been both a brilliant failure and a dull success. He's made a lot of mistakes that have paid off and a lot of smart moves he'll regret forever (however long that turns out to be). Daniel Weir has gone from rags to riches and back, and managed to hold onto them both, though not much else. His friends all seem to be dead, fed up with him or just disgusted - and who can blame them? And now Daniel Weir is all alone. As he contemplates his life, Daniel realises he only has two problems: the past and the future. He knows how bad the past has been. But the future - well, the future is something else."--Publisher description.
Espedair Street: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This adult literary novel explores a rock star's life of excess, likely containing strong language, substance abuse, sexual content, and mature themes about regret and mortality typical of the music industry lifestyle.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, moderate sexual content, and strong language. Content notes include self-harm, substance abuse, death, and grief (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers interested in character-driven stories about fame's consequences will find this introspective journey through a musician's rise and fall compelling.