{"product_id":"disnaeland-9781909954533","title":"Disnaeland","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat if the end of the world is the best thing that's never happened?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A REMARKABLE AND PEERLESS READ.' \u003ci\u003eMorning Star\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'GRIPPING, FUNNY AND HOPEFUL.' \u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'WILDLY IMAGINTIVE.' \u003ci\u003eScotland on Sunday\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the central Scottish town of Dundule, residents of the Busy Bee Flats – Donna and her eight-year old daughter, dour ex-miner Douglas, big Giorgio the chip shop fryer, young druggies Tam and Mac – struggle like everyone else.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen the lights go out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWinter, and it’s a global blackout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow’s the choice. Go wild and raid the streets, or come together and build something new in the ruins of the old.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut there's no paradise yet. Botched deals, armed survivalists and dwindling resources threaten to destroy progress. And the occasional screech of a fighter jet reminds them that nuclear oblivion still looms…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDisnaeland mixes tenderness with broad comedy during the end times. Shifting from the deeply personal to the visionary, D.D. Johnston brings us an extraordinary and prophetic novel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSome blogger reaction:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘A brilliant exciting roller coaster ride... the best dystopia I have ever read.’ \u003ci\u003e@ladyreading365\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Refreshingly original… thought provoking… surprisingly uplifting. I laughed, I cried… and I enjoyed the ride.’ \u003ci\u003e@librarylove2781\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘What a read! Heart-breaking but heart-warming, morbid but hopeful.’ \u003ci\u003e@herandherbooks\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘It took me exactly one chapter to be obsessed with this book... quirky, morbid, uplifting and hilarious.’\u003ci\u003e@mybloodybookstsagram\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Laugh out loud funny with great characters.’ \u003ci\u003e@candygirl73reads\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Memorable characters and an interesting set up… one of my top dystopian books.’ \u003ci\u003e@whatyoutolkienabout\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘The novel’s radical premise is elevated by vividly drawn characters and its compassionate and hilarious storytelling.’ \u003ci\u003e@reecetagram\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Disnaeland is as witty and warm as it is dark and dingy.’ \u003ci\u003e@swordinthesloan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Sharp-witted humour and a writing style that reminded me of Christopher Brookmyre, I was engrossed in this distinct wee novel.’ \u003ci\u003e@pap3rcut__\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"D. D. Johnston","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48278473343227,"sku":"9781909954533","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/CoreSourceHub_9d5b9bf5-dd2d-4e1d-9132-932b3a227d2f.jpg?v=1771238461","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/disnaeland-9781909954533","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}