Espedair Street

Brief Overview

In Ian Banks's novel «Espedair Street», we hear the poignant confession of Daniel Weir — once the bass guitarist and songwriter for the cult rock band «Frozen Gold». After a dizzying rise and tragic losses, Dan sinks into solitude and memories, wandering the gloomy streets of Glasgow and abandoned mansions where the past never lets him go. Through a lens of irony and pain, he relives fame, friendship, love, and betrayal, searching for meaning in a world where music no longer saves him. This is a story about the price of success, the fragility of human connections, and the search for forgiveness, told with subtle sadness and gentle hope.