Leicester Rocks

Hatfield's novel is a solid three stars read; some parts are enjoyable and some made me somewhat lose my interest, yet, overall, "Leicester Rocks" is a soft, easy, heartwarming, an ideal read for anyone who wants to take a break from the mind-numbing thriller of everyday life.

It's more or less a cliche now to say that Leicester City's Premiership win a few years back was a fairytale. But it was... more than that, it was the most satisfactory ending to a season I've witnessed in five decades of following the sport, and that's coming from a Man Utd supporter. Still I was unprepared for just how utterly joyous this book is, and how easily it carried me from a lifetime of armchair football viewing into the heart of a city, a population, and a world that I'd only imagined in the past. With one of modern fiction's greatest non-hero heroes, and a stadium full of unfulfilled ambition and hope, this is one of those books that will leave you both moved and marvelling. Loved it!

Unfortunately, I did not finish this book!
The book didn't really spark my interest. Although before I began reading, the description had made me curious and interested. The writing was good though.

Really enjoyed this book. Steady paced, great characters, I was absorbed throughout. Will be reading more books by the author in the future!

A sweet book, a lot of fun to read.

Thank you to NetGalley for an advance reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

So, I know a bit about music but little about sports, especially UK sport (no s, right?). I know of Leicester mainly because a dear woman in my hometown--adopted grandmother to many--had originally come from there as a war bride. But this was an enjoyable read even without deep knowledge of the subjects or settings. Overcoming (middle-aged) malaise seems like a universal goal for 2020. I could envision this story being made into a movie.

Thanks to the publishers and NetGalley for a digital ARC for the purpose of an unbiased review.