Brixton Rock - Softcover
Set against the backdrop of the Brixton race riots in London in the 1980s, this novel tells a story of overcoming obstacles from a teen's perspective. Brenton Brown, a 16-year-old mixed-race youth, has lived in a children's home all his life and is haunted by the absence of his mother. Complications arise, however, when he finally meets his mother and then falls dangerously in love with his half-sister. Killer Terry Flynn also scars Brenton's life and leaves him wanting revenge. Through it all, this determined teen is driven to pursue education and recognize his true self in the midst of chaos.
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"A triumph . . . very funny. "Brixton Rock" is a pacey document of teenage angst . . . This is a debut which confirms its author as a pro in prose." "--The Times"
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Wheatle is the winner of the 1999 New London Writers Award
NICKY MILSON, THE TIMES: ‘... a triumph ...bears a striking resemblance to Graham Greene’s Brighton Rock... The main difference is that Brixton Rock is very funny. Brixton Rock is a pacey document of teenage angst...which is why the pockets of humour...prove to be such a triumph. This is a debut which ‘A great debut novel. Really, really exciting story... it has wonderful memories of the 80s.. Alex Wheatle will be a great writer...hints of great stuff to come. Look out for the next one but definitely read this narrative is pacey; witty; his characters real and recognisable. This is a very promising debut’.
NICKY MILSON, THE TIMES: ‘... a triumph ...bears a striking resemblance to Graham Greene’s Brighton Rock... The main difference is that Brixton Rock is very funny. Brixton Rock is a pacey document of teenage angst...which is why the pockets of humour...prove to be such a triumph. This is a debut which ‘A great debut novel. Really, really exciting story... it has wonderful memories of the 80s.. Alex Wheatle will be a great writer...hints of great stuff to come. Look out for the next one but definitely read this narrative is pacey; witty; his characters real and recognisable. This is a very promising debut’.
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- PublisherBlackAmber Books
- Publication date1999
- ISBN 10 1901969010
- ISBN 13 9781901969016
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages250
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