Trouble Brewing by Paul Carroll

Trouble Brewing by Paul Carroll

Published by Troubador Publishing Limited Matador 

Published on May 28, 2017

Genres: General Fiction (Adult), Humor

Page Count: 256

Source: Netgalley

Format: eBook

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Description: Brian Parkin, a TV celebrity chef whose star is on the wane, is enlisted as a somewhat unlikely figurehead to help save a Yorkshire brewery in this bittersweet tale. Brimdale is facing closing time as it strives to protect its famous Brim ‘miracle’ ale. Centuries of tradition, as well as jobs, are at stake and a rival brewery will stop at nothing to nobble its pesky competitor.

Brian joins forces with some unlikely allies in the shape of an award-winning historical novelist, a retired cricketer and the world champion ferret legger to send out a message to the world that miracles can happen and Brim must be saved.

The campaigners’ antics raise smiles and tears in equal measure. The town unites, love flourishes, a mother and daughter are reconciled and unlikely heroes emerge. But as the clock ticks down to last orders, is Brim and its miraculous powers all it’s cracked up to be?

Trouble Brewing is contemporary, warm-hearted, full of quirky characters, clever plot twists and amusing set pieces. The book explores celebrity culture, romance, the art of the white lie and throws in Brexit as a chaser. Witty, intelligent and humorous, Paul Carroll’s latest novel will appeal to readers looking for a cheering and enjoyable satire.


Hello Readers!

Recently, I was sent a digital copy of "Trouble Brewing" by Paul Carroll in exchange for an honest review. I was delighted to get the opportunity and hope that this review expresses what I intend to share about this novel. Any quotes that may appear come straight from the text.

Let's see. Where do I begin?  "Trouble Brewing" was a wonderful read. I greatly enjoyed it. I am not one that gives out false praise. If anything, I tend to be a bit of a literary snob at times. I admit it. From the first page, I knew that I wanted to read more. That is rare.

Who doesn't love an underdog story? Small town brewery being harassed by a larger one that hopes to destroy it. We have all seen and/or experienced events similar. From page one, the reader finds themselves rooting for the underdog.  In fact, I found myself getting frustrated with some of the characters to the extent that I would talk to them. "Don't do that!" "What are you doing?" I was taken deep into the story and wanted nothing more than to see it develop. Within the pages, you see characters grow in such a way that you honestly feel for them. In a way, it becomes your town and your friends.

Overall, it was a pleasure to read and I hope to read more of Carroll's work. His novel left me wanting more.  Perhaps, I will reread it in the near future. It will be like having a pint with old friends.

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