Bibliofemme Reviews
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The Art of Falling Apart by Mark Dawson 
(Published by Macmillan)
Manchester band Dystopia have just broken into the big time. In the space of six months they have leaped from a broken-down Transit tour of the English midlands to First Class flights en route to their first, already sold-out, gig in Los Vegas.
Everything that they've always wanted has come true - but how long can Dystopia keep going? Vid, their self-destructive lead singer, has bought in to the tortured artist theory; Jared, lead guitarist and creative backbone of the band, feels unappreciated and thinks he's going mad while their manager, Alex, is dealing and double-dealing his way to personal riches, irrespective of who he has to stab in the back on the way. Throw in a handful of groupies, an upper class drug dealer, and a DJ with an obsession for prostitutes and you have a classic tale of sex, drugs, rock and roll - and murder.
Narrated through a variety of viewpoints, including that of Jared's girlfriend and the emails of an obsessive fan, 'The Art of Falling Apart' is a fascinating read for anyone with even a passing interest in the treacherous machinations of the music industry. 
June 2001
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