Aberdeen inspires revolutionary novel!
Aberdeen inspires revolutionary novel!
(PRWEB) August 21, 2004
Eric explains AberdeenÂs influence on his novel: ÂAberdeen is tremendously inspiring. ItÂs a compact place full of contrasts. On the plus side there are some world-class educational institutions, great wealth, beautiful parks and buildings  a lovely city, especially when the sun shines! ThereÂs also a vibrant music scene. In fact my novelÂs hero, Nathaniel, comes to study here and falls in love with the ceilidhs and traditional music, much as I myself did. Aberdeen Art Gallery is central to the novel  ‘Bright Eyes’ and ‘The Convalescent’ by John Everett Millais change the course of NathanielÂs life!Â
Edinburgh-born Eric says that AberdeenÂs darker aspects were also important to his book: ÂThere is, unfortunately, a big gap here, as in many other places, between the haves and the have-nots and there is a fair amount of racism, particularly anti-English racism. Although my book is a romantic comedy, itÂs also political and tackles the multinational corporations and their role in these problems head-on.Â
Eric states that, as far as he is aware, this is the first time a novel has attempted to offer a serious solution to global inequality, but  although a lot of research went into it, the last thing the book is is a heavy read  IÂd like to think youÂll enjoy a few laughs along the way! If Tony Cook, Chief Executive of ABCtales.com and Co-Founder of Red Pepper magazine, is to be believed, ÂEric Swanepoel’s first novel is a great read. He moves from rite of passage for the individual to rite of passage for the planet in a bold dramatic sweep. This is a funny, thought-provoking and intelligent book. I recommend it to you.Â
If it is successful then itÂs good to know that Aberdeen is a major part of it. Eric says: ÂLiving in Aberdeen certainly changed my life. If my novel is successful then indirectly Aberdeen will affect the lives of many other people too!Â
“Saving the World and Being Happy”, subtitled “The Computer Ager” (ISBN 141371756X), is available in trade paperback format (379 pages) from most online suppliers and the publishers (http://www.publishbritannica.com). It will soon be orderable in bookstores. Full details here: http://www.BeingHappy.info
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