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'will appeal not merely to surfers but to fans of travel writing generally'
The Times
'fresh, ingenous and honest - will inspire the urge to explore' Huck
Magazine
'There is a dark side to surfing as Tom Anderson brilliantly conveys...
Anderson is wise enough to admit that the surfing mentality is skewed to the
point of madness... seemingly random surf dude conversations about love and
death and the state of the atmosphere play out a philosophical debate
between hedonism and seriousness, science and soul... demonstrate[s] that
the archetypal surfer does not exist and that surfers may be weirdos but
they are weird in wonderfully unpredictable ways.' The Daily Telegraph, June
13th, 2009
'surfing is finally getting the literary tradition it deserves... Anderson
travels the Eastern US seaboard during hurricane season, chasing waves
created by Hurricane Dean... Anderson's sharp and witty style, allied with a
poignant exploration of the nature of friendship, takes his second book into
contemporary Kerouac territory.' The Times, June 6th, 2009
'Part Moby Dick, part Perfect Storm... reads like a novel and has the potential to become a cult classic.' --Real Travel, July 2009
The Times
'fresh, ingenous and honest - will inspire the urge to explore' Huck
Magazine
'There is a dark side to surfing as Tom Anderson brilliantly conveys...
Anderson is wise enough to admit that the surfing mentality is skewed to the
point of madness... seemingly random surf dude conversations about love and
death and the state of the atmosphere play out a philosophical debate
between hedonism and seriousness, science and soul... demonstrate[s] that
the archetypal surfer does not exist and that surfers may be weirdos but
they are weird in wonderfully unpredictable ways.' The Daily Telegraph, June
13th, 2009
'surfing is finally getting the literary tradition it deserves... Anderson
travels the Eastern US seaboard during hurricane season, chasing waves
created by Hurricane Dean... Anderson's sharp and witty style, allied with a
poignant exploration of the nature of friendship, takes his second book into
contemporary Kerouac territory.' The Times, June 6th, 2009
'Part Moby Dick, part Perfect Storm... reads like a novel and has the potential to become a cult classic.' --Real Travel, July 2009
Real Travel, July 2009
'Part Moby Dick, part Perfect Storm... reads like a novel and has the potential to become a cult classic.'
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Well, I thought Riding The Magic Carpet was one of the best books around but Chasing Dean is even better. Tom Anderson has the ability to make you want to drop everything and get out of here on a road trip. I never realised the east coast was such an interesting place because when you think of surfing in the USA you normally think California.
This time the book has more of a direct story that Riding did - which makes it really hard to put down. I read it in almost one sitting. I don't think anyone's going to write a better book about surfing in a while. Highly recommended.
This time the book has more of a direct story that Riding did - which makes it really hard to put down. I read it in almost one sitting. I don't think anyone's going to write a better book about surfing in a while. Highly recommended.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Loved Riding the Magic Carpet and was really looking forward to reading this.
To begin with you are reading a book but before long you have jumped into the Betty Ford and the two of you are off on a journey together.
I love Tom's writing style and Chasing Dean lived up to expectations after "Riding". Dr Marc came across as very annoying and someone I wouldnt like if I met him - and I think I would have preferred someone else to have joined us on the trip! Bizarrely I became almost jealous of the amount of space Tom's thoughts about Marc took up in the book finding him less interesting than Tom himself. However this doesnt mean that the writing isnt interesting - the descriptions of places and people they meet along the way are never dull.
I agree with all the reviews above - the surf writing is incredible and even non-surfers can experience a little of the exhilaration of the waves through reading this and the New Orleans chapter is the best description of the events I have read to date.
A brilliant read - highly recommended.
Where are we going next Tom? I can't wait!
To begin with you are reading a book but before long you have jumped into the Betty Ford and the two of you are off on a journey together.
I love Tom's writing style and Chasing Dean lived up to expectations after "Riding". Dr Marc came across as very annoying and someone I wouldnt like if I met him - and I think I would have preferred someone else to have joined us on the trip! Bizarrely I became almost jealous of the amount of space Tom's thoughts about Marc took up in the book finding him less interesting than Tom himself. However this doesnt mean that the writing isnt interesting - the descriptions of places and people they meet along the way are never dull.
I agree with all the reviews above - the surf writing is incredible and even non-surfers can experience a little of the exhilaration of the waves through reading this and the New Orleans chapter is the best description of the events I have read to date.
A brilliant read - highly recommended.
Where are we going next Tom? I can't wait!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I read this book when I was on a surf trip in France in the Summer. It is hard to put down once it gets going, and the way Anderson describes places (like the hotel in Miami) it feels like you are on the trip with him and Dr Rhys.
Thoroughly worth getting a copy - you will want to explore the East coast of the USA once you have finished reading it!
Thoroughly worth getting a copy - you will want to explore the East coast of the USA once you have finished reading it!
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Another cracker from Tom
After having enjoyed Tom Anderson's first book, when I saw Chasing Dean I knew it was a must-buy. I was not at all disappointed. Read more
Published 1 month ago by A. Evans
Fantastic Book
Simply put, if you are a surfer and want to feel part of the surf travel experience then this book is it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr. W. J. Baker
A classic surf tale
I am not a bookworm in any way however I read this from cover to cover in one go! Tom opened my eyes to East coast surfing and a side of America beyond the usual stereotypes. Read more
Published 21 months ago by T. Lawrence
Kerouac it ain't
During a recent 'I must read all surf lit' phase I bought this, along with Riding The Magic Carpet, by the same author. Read more
Published 23 months ago by J. D. Horton
the beauty of surf travel
Chasing Dean is an incredible tale of two slightly eccentric surf travellers, chasing hurrican Dean around the USA. Read more
Published on 22 Nov 2009 by Mr. T. N. Davies
Page Turning Adventure
This one is a page turner. It has depth, tension and pace - and a beautiful sense of high adventure. I read a review describing the book as contemporary Kerouac. It stimulates. Read more
Published on 6 July 2009 by surfpaul
Not just for surfers
This is an odyssey of two friends. Tom is a keen surfer who hasn't let his career interfere with his obsession; in fact by writing books in a surfing context he's managed to marry... Read more
Published on 14 Jun 2009 by Sheenagh Pugh
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