Brighton Funk

The teen novel kicks off in Brighton 1962. Cool records and sharp fashions form the backdrop sounds and sights to this story of 15-yearold Naseem Al Yawar ('Naz'), a young man on the verge of adulthood and heading for his first experience of love. Naz is a typical foul-mouthed, disaffected teenage boy, bright but with no interest in school apart from a love of literature instilled in him by an inspirational teacher, Mr Easton - nicknamed 'Easy Easton'. The latter encourages Naz to write, directing him to read many authors including Henry Miller and John Steinbeck . Raymond Chandler is a particular favourite: 'I love his crispness and gusty dialogue,' says Naz. The world is opening up for Naz, but his Arab father - a moody, bitter man - is disappointed at what life has brought him and envious of his son's youth and freedom.

ISBN:	9781913109868
Publisher:	HopeRoad
Imprint:	HopeRoad
Published date:	24 Mar 2022
DEWEY:	823.92
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	235
Weight:	226g
Height:	130mm
Width:	198mm
Spine width:	23mm

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