Life: An Exploded Diagram is a coming of age novel that employs sophisticated language, spanning across multiple generations to deliver an engrossing and empowering story. Based in Norfolk , England during the cold war it does a wonderful job transporting the reader back in time and providing a realistic setting for the story to take place. 

The novel follows the life of country boy Clem and his romantic relationship with city girl Frankie. The historical accuracy of the story is rewarding while not overbearing you with unnecessary details about the era. It setting and characters are absorbing but it’s the author's wonderful descriptions and fine writing that lift it up to be a truly amazing book.

Rating: 8/10

Recommended for ages 13 and up.