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Alan Helgasson is a freelance journalist out of New York City. The Thirty Something Snap is Helgasson's first novel for adults. In addition to writing, Alan enjoys the great outdoors and the often, even greater, indoors.
Reviewed by Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite
The Thirty Something Snap by Alan Helgasson is the story of Howard Perkins. Howard Perkins is a public relations agent working in New York City. He is touching forty and constantly worried about finding love. He is keen to have a relationship, though the fear of it not working out scares him. His friends are persistent in asking him to join in their indulgences and their activities. Though he is keen to have a relationship, he does not want to behave like his friends. A new assignment reconnects him with his old band mates and they sign up for a Fantasy Rock and Roll. They all even end up falling in love.
The book is all about a man searching for love and finding it ultimately. He has some values and ethics which he does not want to break. The portrayal of all the characters in the book, especially the main character, is excellent. The Thirty Something Snap is an interesting phase used for the club of thirty plus people. The story is laced with humor which makes it a light read in spite of the twists and turns. The descriptions are so detailed that you can actually feel the story unfolding in front of your eyes.
The author has written a love story that has all the emotional ingredients and wonderful imagery which make the story very exciting. The characters of The Thirty Something Snap will keep you glued to the story with their antics, humor, Fantasy Rock and Roll club, and weird behavior. Very enjoyable.
