School of Velocity - Hardcover

Eric Beck Rubin is a cultural historian who writes on architecture, literature and psychology, and this novel is his first foray into fiction. He is currently at work on a second: a family saga spanning several generations, from pre-World War II Germany to present-day Los Angeles and Western Canada. He lives in Toronto, Canada.

A hugely impressive first novel about music, friendship and obsession. Gripping and emotional -- David Nicholls A luminous, quiet storm of a novel that resounds long after its heartbreaking coda Guardian An elegant, synaesthetic tale... Gatsby-like Financial Times Overtones of Patricia Highsmith... the world of talented youth is a captivating backdrop... a very pleasant interlude Irish Times I adored this debut. It's a fascinating dissection of the power of friendship Irish Examiner An enthralling novel about the unfathomable mysteries of the human heart and brain... Simply and elegantly written, the tension in the gripping narrative builds like a symphony The Lady An obvious reading choice for classical music fans... a beautifully written debut novel about obsession and repression Attitude Poised and lyrical, with all the rhythm and some of the ache of the Faures and Debussys it dwells upon Big Issue Sophisticated European quality and intelligent writing style Nudge It's about huge and basic emotions: insecurity, friendship, need, sex. It delivers all of this in elegantly readable prose, efficient yet deeply moving. I loved it Elle Thinks (blog)