Drive Me to the Moon
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Pub Date Sep 25 2026 | Archive Date Aug 8 2026
ARC provided by Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op | Action Lee
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Description
He desperately needs a driving licence to get out of unemployment, but he fails his test. So he kidnaps the examiner.
Because this isn’t just about passing a test. This is about life or death.
Just like driving, right?
A brutal, satirical examination of modern survival, asking how much pressure a person can endure before breaking—and what it means when a society creates the conditions for that break, then looks away.
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| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781739278687 |
| PRICE | |
| PAGES | 179 |
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Featured Reviews
Marcie M, Reviewer
From the opening pages, I found myself getting swept up in the protagonist's frustration. That's the novella's greatest strength. It invites you to understand how someone could reach such an extreme point, not by excusing his actions, but by making the emotions behind those choices feel recognisable.
Beneath the absurd premise is an exploration of powerlessness, inherited disadvantage, identity, and the need to regain control. I also appreciated the insight into life as a second-generation Gypsy in the UK, which added depth and authenticity to the protagonist's perspective.
My only criticism is that the novel occasionally mistakes repetition for impact. Several of the protagonist's extended rants contain insightful observations, but after a while they begin revisiting the same ideas rather than developing them. Whenever the story returned to its narrative, it immediately drew me back in.
I would recommend this to readers who enjoy literary fiction, psychologically driven stories, and distinctive narrative voices. It's an original, memorable novella with a protagonist whose voice stayed with me long after I finished reading, even if I felt it would have been stronger with a little more restraint.
Thank you to Ramona Lee Soo-Jun, Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op, and NetGalley for providing me with an advance review copy. All opinions expressed are my own.
Reviewer 142279
I was immediately drawn in by the premise of Drive Me to the Moon, and I really wanted this to be a book I could fall in love with. Unfortunately, it never quite found its footing for me. There were certainly moments of charm, and the writing itself was easy to read, but I struggled to connect with the characters in a meaningful way. Because of that, many of the emotional moments didn't have the impact I think they were intended to. The story wasn't without its strengths, and I can absolutely see other readers enjoying its quieter approach, but personally I kept waiting for something that never quite arrived. I'm glad I gave it a chance, even if it ultimately wasn't the right book for me.