David Dorrough

Revolution by David Dorrough offers an intimate look into the lives of middle-aged Angelenos in search of greater meaning. Dorrough's debut novel centers around married couple Bill and Yvonne Smede and their circle of friends and neighbors. With its lack of plot and microscope on daily life, Revolution evokes the conversational charm of shows like Seinfeld.

I lived north of Los Angeles for a time and was fascinated by the life people led in that "big city just over that mountain range." I think that may be one of the reasons this book captivated me--I could relate.

Dorrough immediately pulled me into the world of his characters through witty dialogue and vivid everyday details. While the lack of traditional plot may put some readers off, I delighted in seeing the story threads artfully woven together. As Dorrough's characters chased dreams and grappled with the realities of midlife, I found myself invested in their pursuits.

Though Revolution lends itself to dipping in and out, I powered through, eager to see what cleverly observed human moment Dorrough would unwrap next. He delivers poignant yet humorous looks at the ennui that often accompanies middle age. Fans of character-driven books that find resonance in life's quieter moments will find much to enjoy in Revolution's affectionate satire of mundane urban living.… (altro)