Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #242497 in Books
• Published on: 1999-02-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 256 pages

Synopsis
Brenton Brown is a 16-year old mixed race youth who has lived in a children's home all his life. He has never met his mother and is haunted by her loss. The best thing happens: Brenton is reunited with his mother, Cynthia. And then the worst: he falls in love with his half-sister, Juliet.

From the Publisher
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’.

Customer Reviews

Alex's first novel indicated great things to come.
If you like hard-hitting drama, comedic skits on family life and nostalgic glaces back at the 80's then Brixton Rock is the book for you.
Alex's punchy style coupled with his Chandleresque turns of phrase make every page a pleasure to read.

Fantastic, thought-provoking account of life in 80's London
An un-put-downable catalogue of the events that befall 16 year old Brenton Brown. From the discovery of his estranged mother, to the illicit romance with his newly aquired stepsister.

This book bulldozes it's way through every emotion, tragic, ironic and at times hilariously funny. This is a brilliant debut from an excellent writer.

Funny and explosive reminder of South London in the 1980's
I thoroughly enjoyed Brixton Rock. It was a riviting read which kept me on the edge of my seat and wanting more! The protaganist was adorable and I just wanted him to come out on top. Highly recommended.