- Paperback: 160 pages
- Publisher: New Beacon Books Ltd (May 1985)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 090124161X
- ISBN-13: 978-0901241610
- Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.8 x 1.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,744,718 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Delroy Bell is about to leave school, the prospects for him and his friends look grim. Will he realize his dream and become a professional basketball player; or will he end up juggling and gambling on the streets like his cousin Peter says ? Set in inner-city Birmingham the novel is fast moving and the characters come to life through their dialogue. Definitely worth a read.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Norman Smith's promise as a black writer can be seen in the skilful manner in which he makes his characters talk. Most of the conversation in Bad Friday is spoken in patois using genuine rhythms and phrases that reverberate with energy. He also has a fine sense of humoour. The excitement with which Delroy clinches his friendship with Vivene and his first encounter with her parents are among my favourite passages in the book. BRILLIANT!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Bad Friday addresses the dilemma of a youth faced with grim prospects in a period of cultural and political redefinition in British society. Norman Smith uses the language of his peers, and thus the novel speaks in the authentic voice of the black British Caribbean youth. It should therefore be of particular appeal to young people. Worth a read.
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It was refreshing to read a story that set the characters free through their dialogue. Unfortunately, with the exception of Sheila Bell, (The mother of the main character Delroy)... Read more
Published on 24 Jan 2003
Keeping it real
... Set in the mid to late 1970's, Bad Friday follows the fortunes of Delroy Bell, a young black school-leaver and his friends. Read more
Published on 24 Jan 2003 by AfrikanQueen
Has a skilful manner in which he makes his characters talk
Bad Friday is a novel written by Birmingham born and bred Norman Smith. Set in Birmingham about life in an inner city area of that city, I thoroughly enjoyed this book from start... Read more
Published on 2 Aug 1999
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