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Boyracers (Paperback)

by Alan Bissett (Author)
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
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  • Paperback: 190 pages
  • Publisher: Polygon An Imprint of Birlinn Limited; New edition edition (20 Feb 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0748663282
  • ISBN-13: 978-0748663286
  • Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 12.6 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 143,920 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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FHM, 2001

'A terrific yarn... superb from start to finish'

The Herald, 2001

'Required reading for those who understand and live its message'
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Educational book for grannies!, 1 Feb 2005
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This is a classic novel about the sometimes troublesome youths of our towns. The only point I would dispute in the other reviews is that this is primarily for young people. I believe, rather, that it should be required reading for the often intolerant older folks, a bit like myself, who had forgotten the uncertainties of being young in today's society. Peer group pressure is stronger than ever nowadays, and Alan Bisset's skill in drawing readers of any age into the lives and private thoughts of the young people in the book is nothing short of remarkable. I still hate 'boyracers' cutting me up, mind you, but now I feel I know why they do it! I am recommending this novel to my friends.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Pure Fantastic!, 5 Oct 2004
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Bissett's Boyracers is the journey of four friends, who travel in their prized and adored car, lovingly christened as Belinda. Alvin, at 15, is the runt of the gang. With a non-existent mother, a manic depressed father and in love with the, and I quote "pure healthiest" girl at school you are left with one unhappy teenager. Boyracers consists of Alvin tells us of his life in the fast lane and how he escapes his problems.

Yes, Falkirk exists and this book is a true insight into chaotic lifestyles teenagers are commonly associated with. I wrote about this book for my standard grade (don't laugh! I ended up gripped and passionate about this particular novel! Fantastic or as we in Glasgow like to say "Pure Dead Brilliant!"

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4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding....., 1 Oct 2001
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This review is from: Boyracers (Paperback)
The funniest and most touching novel I have read in years, it took me back to being seventeen.....the conversations... the dreams, the movies, the music, thinking you're cool then just realising you're drunk. It makes you want to call all the friends from school that you've not spoken to in years and tell them you love them. An awesome debut....Bissett is going to be massive!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Welcome ta Fawkirt
Simply, this is a great debut.
Its The Fast and the Furious, minus LA + teenage angst & highschool x pop culture and divided by falkirk = a book about my home town , the... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Juan Sanchez Villa-Lobos Ramirez

3.0 out of 5 stars Basic Coming of Age Novel
Bissett's debut novel is-underneath the stylistic semi-pyrotechnics and pop culture references-a fairly traditional angsty coming-of-age story. Read more
Published on 25 Jan 2005 by A. Ross

4.0 out of 5 stars Endlessly Creative
Boyracers is a fantastic read if you are a member of the right target audience. As a teenager living in Edinburgh I can fully relate to this book. Read more
Published on 9 Feb 2004 by pirie182

4.0 out of 5 stars Absolute Class
Got this book for my birthday (Even got it signed by Alan Himself!)

He hit the nail right on the head with this. Read more

Published on 8 Jan 2004 by Ally

4.0 out of 5 stars Proust on Ritalin
This novel is Proust on Ritalin, Irvine Welsh on hormones, with a touch of unbearded Iain Banks and (maybe) a bit Flannery o'Connoresque with it. Read more
Published on 5 July 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars Read it in 2 days. Couldn't put it down
I got this book just because I was intrigued by what someone could write about my old home town. After reading the first dozen pages (a couple of times to get used to the style) I... Read more
Published on 5 May 2002

1.0 out of 5 stars It's not quite a Jaguar
Vroom, vroom, parp, parp, yah-boo. I bought this because I like Ali Smith's books and she had a quote on the jacket, so I was expecting something subtle - no such luck. Read more
Published on 24 Feb 2002

1.0 out of 5 stars Seen it all before
Let's abstain from pointing out the obvious: weak on women, schoolboy humour and a raging desire to be cool. Read more
Published on 31 Jan 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb
Proof positive that boys have better childhoods than girls. I'd be happy to read the further adventures of Alvin, Frannie, Brian and Dolby and of course Belinda. Read more
Published on 6 Dec 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars My Book of the year
English Readers may find the dialect a bit of a challenge, but its worth it!
This book is cool.
Published on 26 Nov 2001

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