Sons of Great Men

'Poignant and funny. Adrian Ross has imbued his debut novel with a quirky, appealing humour that complements serious themes of loss, emotional distance and losing one's way in middle age.' - Alastair Mabbott, The Herald

'Compelling, elegantly written, witty and wise; it's also tender and moving. I love the book's authentic backgrounds and their detail. Victor's story is eminently believable; he's the sort of narrator one can trust. I read it in two long sittings and, if I were an editor, wouldn't change a word of it.' - Nigel Jarrett, author of Five Go To Switzerland

'Witty and engaging with quirky characters and relatable situations. Poignant, insightful but with lots of humour too, I thoroughly enjoyed this debut novel.' - Portobello Book Blog

'An engaging piece of writing with a colourful cast of characters. A lovely piece of escapism reading.' - Rosie Amber Book Blog

'Sons of Great Men is a tender study of the family dynamic. With a lovely cast of characters, it is a sincere and engaging debut, a slightly off-beat read with plenty of wit and heart.' - Swirl and Thread Book Blog

'Funny, wise and beautifully written. Victor is a personable, engaging, relatable narrator. Dialogue is handled superbly. The fictional world is sustained from start to finish in an assured and apparently effortless way. An astonishing achievement.' - Singer-songwriter Vernon Equinox

'A compelling read - very accomplished and skilfully written. The narrative really propels the book forward and I enjoyed the asides and observations about the human condition. I feel a bit sorry that I've finished it, which is always a good sign!' - Book cover designer James Brook