Author:Vivien Kelly

Sam Glass wants to go far. But not up the career ladder. Sam wants to go to Antarctica.
Sam is a slave to his pager. A drone in the advertising industry, he spends his days being insulted by bosses, ad agency creatives and clients alike, and his evenings drinking with friends. At twenty-five, he's stuck in a rut of post-university, first-job existence. And he hates it. When he notices an advert for a research job in Antarctica, Sam is galvanised into action: this magical land of snow, ice and utter serenity represents the ultimate escape. While he and his best friend, Henry, endure the gruelling selection procedure, he embarks on both the destruction of his ordered, career-orientated, tidy life, and a string of well-organised, casual affairs. What Sam doesn't bargain for, however, is falling in love.
Lively, funny and incredibly perceptive, Take One Young Man is a profoundly intelligent and moving novel.
Spectacularly sensitive and accomplished ... we need more stuff like this!
—— Lisa JewellAn incredibly ambitious and assured first novel ... Quite and achievement
—— Esther FreudLively and sharp ... a well-observed picture of contemporary life
—— The TimesClever, witty and well written
—— Daily ExpressBrilliant ... moving and hilariously funny
—— Woman's OwnThe advertising world should tremble at the sharp wit behind this work
—— The TimesAn exceptional first novel which mixes fluent storytelling, thoughtful insight, sensitive observation, seriousness and humour, all in perfect proportion
—— The Richmond ReviewIt's set in my favourite place (Suffolk) and I opened it at random, read a page and laughed
—— Julie Myerson , Daily TelegraphA darkly comic read that's perfect for anyone considering chucking in city life and starting afresh
—— Sport MagazineThe author's comic take on the gap between his characters' aspirations and their shortfall makes for hilarious, snappy reading... A sermon on the perils of the rural dream, it will have estate agents blanching. But as a robust and sharp piece of fiction, it is smart, confident and, in places, eye wateringly upfront
—— Elizabeth Buchan , Sunday TimesJon Canter is hilarious and self-deprecating, a wonderful, wise and witty writer
—— Helen FieldingJon Canter is a North London Woody Allen
—— IndependentCanter is a sharp writer with a wickedly dry wit
—— MetroHilarious…every page contains a joke
—— Christopher Hirst , IndependentMetropolitan media types transplanted to Suffolk provides fertile ground for Canter’s third hilarious novel…every page contains a joke
—— Christopher Hirst , IndependentAcute, horrifying and entertaining
—— The LadyPleasingly geeky novel ... No wonder there are plans to make into a film
—— ShortlistReady Player One is a fantastic adventure set in a futuristic world with a retro heart. Once I started reading, I didn't want to put it down and I couldn't wait to pick it back up
—— S.G. Browne, author of Breathers and FatedCline's novel is a nerdcore odyssey; engaging and fun, this Gen-X popcult thrillride drew me in like a Galaxian machine set to free play.
—— James SwallowCline [crafts] a fresh and imaginative world from our old toy box ... Cline strikes the nerves of nerd culture as expertly as Andy played that skeleton organ in The Goonies
—— Entertainment WeeklyTotally awesome!
—— Edinburgh Evening NewsI would recommend this book in a heartbeat...young or old - it's just brilliant!
—— Books4Teens.co.ukIn the safe hands of none other than Mr. Steven Spielberg, this is your last chance to read the book before the movie hype drowns out the written word. A mixed up dystopian fantasy adventure novel with more nods to 80’s pop culture than even the biggest John Hughes fan will be able to handle, it’s just a whole lot of fun to read
—— 'Best books of 2015’, All in LondonThis is one you need to read before EVERYONE knows about it!
—— So FeminineUltimately entertaining, enthusiastic and enjoyable. A real must-have for any collection…a beautifully constructed piece of escapism which will pull you in with such vigour that you miss your train stop.
—— Live MagazinesPowerful and very timely message
—— Guardian






