- Paperback: 336 pages
- Publisher: Authorhouse (28 Dec 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1449027628
- ISBN-13: 978-1449027629
- Product Dimensions: 12.7 x 20.3 x 1.9 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,211,019 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'...a top novel...' --Paddington and Westminster Times, March 2010
'...a flare of teenage realism mixed with slang, palpable dialogue and interesting characters...' and 'Everyone will be able to relate to some aspect of the flawed personalities.' --Hot Gossip, Hot Reviews, February 2010
'...a compelling dialogue and impressive depth of character development...a slightly surreal rites-of-passage...I particularly enjoyed the boys' relationships with the girls, which felt suitably confused and hormonal.'
--H. Davis, Freelance Script Reader, October 2010
'Wow! What a read! This is a superb book with everything thrown into the melting pot! Romance, drugs, crime, teenage angst and social commentary are cleverly interwoven to produce a superb book. The reader will want to read it in one sitting.' -- Self Publishing Magazine, July 2011
'...a flare of teenage realism mixed with slang, palpable dialogue and interesting characters...' and 'Everyone will be able to relate to some aspect of the flawed personalities.' --Hot Gossip, Hot Reviews, February 2010
'...a compelling dialogue and impressive depth of character development...a slightly surreal rites-of-passage...I particularly enjoyed the boys' relationships with the girls, which felt suitably confused and hormonal.'
--H. Davis, Freelance Script Reader, October 2010
'Wow! What a read! This is a superb book with everything thrown into the melting pot! Romance, drugs, crime, teenage angst and social commentary are cleverly interwoven to produce a superb book. The reader will want to read it in one sitting.' -- Self Publishing Magazine, July 2011
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From the moment Ben Chapman ( 'Hoodie' to the other Shady Boys) crashes out of school, determined never to return and, incidentally, seeking his revenge on the school's drug dealer by stealing and concealing his stash in his trousers on the way out, you know that this is a boy to whom caution and reticence are alien concepts. Outwardly, he maintains that all he wants is a job, his own money and to follow his heart towards the girl of his dreams, Isabelle. But, underneath that concealing hoodie, Ben has a rich inner life, fed by dope, wine and the belief that he is someone special. During his 'summer of love', we follow his attempts to engage with the real world with frustration and compassion. His adventures cause him to question today's competitive, consumer-based values, eventually challenging his perception of reality and prompting him to reflect upon who and what his purpose in life is before finding himself faced with the definitive test of resolve and bravery. Hoodie's blend of up-to-date realism, dream-like escapism, fast-paced, hard-hitting action, wistful musings, humour and tragedy, all while the story navigates its way on a magical mystery tour of Ben's mind, ensures an enjoyable read. It provides the perfect antidote to alarmist Daily Mail reporting of youth issues, exploring the problems facing modern day Britain from the perspective of a disempowered, disaffected teenager. On a deeper level, there is a moral/spiritual sub-text, fed by Ben's belief that he has a secret weapon; the simian lines (fused head and heart lines) on the palms of his hands. These are extremely rare and noted as being a genetic abnormality shared by drug addicts, mass murderers, scientific researchers and religious fanatics (and, by sheer coincidence, Tony Blair). Could these lines hold the key to his future?
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I must admit upon purchasing the book it took me a long time to actually turn a page. Maybe it was the glossy front cover, hardly wanting to a add a crease. However, upon opening the book and creating that first crease, I can surely say that I plan to (and happily) create many more creases! What a read! It speaks to people on so many different levels. Love the view of life from Ben's point of view as well as through Brendon's within this book. A true rising author...
Recommended through and through!
Recommended through and through!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Such an inspirational book about a boy who struggles through life with issues as friends, girlfriends, family and identity. Throughout a really good book that focuses on the youth cime issue in the UK, and it makes you think twice about judging and isolating people different from yourself. I used it as the primary litterature in a huge exam, and it was very good, since there are so many analytical points and a good read!
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I thoroughly enjoyed this novel and could feel what must be the hearfelt sadness of a lot of teenage boys and girls.
The loneliness of more than one character, although different personalities and different moral standards, gives not only teenagers someone to identify with, but a lot of broken adults.
This is a book that I would happily give to my grandchildren to read and would hope that it would be used in schools giving students something educationally stimulating yet gripping that they and hopefully the tutors will associate with and maybe learn from.
This does have some anger, bad language, drugs,drink and even some reference to sex. Kids hear and see all of this and more, at home, at school and on the street, they are either the perpetrators or they suffer or see others suffer and it means they are afraid, insecure and very unhappy leaving them with a feeling of negativity and a lack of understanding of their peers, yet another generation of bullies and the bullied..Sooo let your teenage and pre-teenage children read this book before they have to face any of these traits either in themselves or within others and maybe they will learn to understand themselves and others.
I would rate this book in the same category as The Outsiders, which I gave my own sons to read and they are perfectly good guys and good citizens
Well done Brendan, another good guy and citizen
Jean
The loneliness of more than one character, although different personalities and different moral standards, gives not only teenagers someone to identify with, but a lot of broken adults.
This is a book that I would happily give to my grandchildren to read and would hope that it would be used in schools giving students something educationally stimulating yet gripping that they and hopefully the tutors will associate with and maybe learn from.
This does have some anger, bad language, drugs,drink and even some reference to sex. Kids hear and see all of this and more, at home, at school and on the street, they are either the perpetrators or they suffer or see others suffer and it means they are afraid, insecure and very unhappy leaving them with a feeling of negativity and a lack of understanding of their peers, yet another generation of bullies and the bullied..Sooo let your teenage and pre-teenage children read this book before they have to face any of these traits either in themselves or within others and maybe they will learn to understand themselves and others.
I would rate this book in the same category as The Outsiders, which I gave my own sons to read and they are perfectly good guys and good citizens
Well done Brendan, another good guy and citizen
Jean
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Frightening realistic
I find it hard to articulate my thoughts for Hoodie because it is such a realistic portrayal of youths of today. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Ken
Hoodie
I honestly don't even know where to begin. There are so many aspects of Hoodie that I could talk about, but I really, really don't want to give a single detail away because it will... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Reading By The Beach
Wonderful
This book should be assigned reading during the last year of middle school, as kids are about to be overwhelmed by teenage years in high school. Read more
Published 2 months ago by V. Cano
Nice, but Ben and me = no good match!
Ben, alias Hoodie, has finally passed his GCSE-exams and (according to him) will never go back to school.
Summer can start and he steals drugs from the local dealer Papa Tee. Read more
Summer can start and he steals drugs from the local dealer Papa Tee. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Boeklover
Superbly Authentic
I am really struggling to know where to start the discussion about this book, as it stirred so many strong emotions that my allegiances and sympathies constantly shifted back and... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Yvonne
AWEOME!
`Brendon Lancaster author of Hoodie has emerged out of London...well, first Paddington, then Fulham, then East London and now Palmers Green, North London. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Ami Blackwelder
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