One Step Beyond is based on a time period and sub-culture that I am unfamiliar with (80's Skinhead culture - although no date is specifically mentioned). The book uses the tried and tested body swap plot, this book explores social discord and conflict that feels all too common at the moment. I found the concept of Mal and Ashraf's swap allows the other person to “walk a mile in the other person’s shoes” really intrigued me.
I found this book a simple but enjoyable read and I thought that it had good attention to detail. I took an instant disliking to Mal, as we’re supposed to, but having the synopsis in mind, I wanted to persevere and see him change. As the book progressed my frustrations changed direction and I found Ash quite reedy.
These are a sign to me of good character construction. I think I preferred Phil and Kate out of all of the characters and occasionally had to pay a bit more attention to make sure I had the right characters in mind -Arf, Ash, Travis and Trevor are quite similar names used in the book and I had to double-check I had read the name right once or twice.
Overall, I enjoyed the book and finished it in one day, and I would recommend it to others.
Mid-eighties England, poll tax, miner strikes, riots and war. The fascist movement is gaining momentum as disillusion spreads across the country.
| Primary Genre | Fantasy |
Mid-eighties England, poll tax, miner strikes, riots and war. The fascist movement is gaining momentum as disillusion spreads across the country.
One Step Beyond features in the following genres: Fantasy, Fiction
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One Step Beyond was written by Darren Bull and published by Independently published
