ETHREADZNY Posted November 12, 2002 Share Posted November 12, 2002 http://lookinside-images.amazon.com/Qffs+v35leo1HBmUGpUq9OrI0Jk6F7fb/b9e11+HJK/+0iQQL5OOfBmlZ5NULxvHQE2DCDSVyYw='> Editorial Reviews From Booklist In a voice totally authentic to its speaker, Banks narrates in first-person the sad story of a teenage boy whose aimlessness leads him to steal from his mother in order to buy pot; as a result, he is kicked out of the house. As a drifter, he's too young and inexperienced to take advantage of other people--he's taken advantage of. His need for dope and shelter drives him to consort with types even more disreputable than himself. (The thing is, he's not really so bad, he's just been kicked around too much.) He decides that tracking down his real father in Jamaica is a priority. From that experience, he gains some wisdom that just might help him over the hurdle into responsible adulthood. Banks' previous novels have been eagerly sought, and this one should prove no exception. Brad Hooper --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Book Description When we first meet him, Chappie is a punked-out teenager living with his mother and abusive stepfather in an upstate New York trailer park. During this time, he slips into drugs and petty crime. Rejected by his parents, out of school and in trouble with the police, he claims for himself a new identity as a permanent outsider; he gets a crossed-bones tattoo on his arm, and takes the name "Bone." He finds dangerous refuge with a group of biker-thieves, and then hides * THIS IS THE ONLY BOOK I HAVE EVER READ MULTIPLE TIMES.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DMX Posted November 12, 2002 Share Posted November 12, 2002 i can vouch for this one, rule of the bone is pretty cool. here's some other books you should read: naked lunch by willian s. burroughs catcher in the rye or nine stories by JD salinger ham on rye by charles bukowski ulysses by james joyce the grapes of wrath by john steinbeck the sun also rises by ernest hemingway these are just a couple, there's a million more i could rattle off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabo 2 Posted November 12, 2002 Share Posted November 12, 2002 Deux Two Dau Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dusty Lipschitz Posted November 12, 2002 Share Posted November 12, 2002 good book ez picked it up years ago and was pleaseantly surprised am just startubg henry miller's tropic of cancer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETHREADZNY Posted November 12, 2002 Author Share Posted November 12, 2002 DMX AND DUSTY : THESE ARE BOOKS I NEED TO ADD TO MY READING LIST< I NEED SOMETHING TO OCCUPY MY TIME< THAT IS BENEFICAL> GOOD LOOKIN OUT.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graffsurgeon Posted November 12, 2002 Share Posted November 12, 2002 this thread sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETHREADZNY Posted November 12, 2002 Author Share Posted November 12, 2002 ^ great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_El Mamerro Posted November 12, 2002 Share Posted November 12, 2002 http://images-eu.amazon.com/images/P/0465026567.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg'> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETHREADZNY Posted November 12, 2002 Author Share Posted November 12, 2002 ^ Thanks I will check into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_El Mamerro Posted November 13, 2002 Share Posted November 13, 2002 What it's about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETHREADZNY Posted November 13, 2002 Author Share Posted November 13, 2002 ^ it seems like a hard read, however it may be up my alley, because I Just read a few articles regarding self, and self actualization and humanistic psychology. I may check it out, when I have more free time, It may be the type of book I need to read through a couple of times to fully understand. good lookin out though.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ilikeskulls. Posted November 13, 2002 Share Posted November 13, 2002 rule of the bone is a rad book....my english teacher my freshman year of high school made me read it because i didn't show enough intrest in what the class was reading so he made me read it and do a report on it.it was actully a fun report to do. blah... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETHREADZNY Posted November 13, 2002 Author Share Posted November 13, 2002 really my art teacher sent me to Mtv, because I didnt show intrest in class, but she saw the talent was there. But anyway, the cool thing about that book, is a friend of mine went to school where the book took place, in platsburgh.. We decicided to find some of the locations. All I can say, if you are into exploring and Hiing, Plattsburgh is the place to do it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_El Mamerro Posted November 13, 2002 Share Posted November 13, 2002 Originally posted by ETHREADZNY ^ it seems like a hard read, however it may be up my alley, because I Just read a few articles regarding self, and self actualization and humanistic psychology. I may check it out, when I have more free time, It may be the type of book I need to read through a couple of times to fully understand. good lookin out though.. It IS a hard read, but not really in its entirety... most of it goes by extremely quickly, since the guy has a magical ability for presenting tough concepts through dialogues and metaphors. There are parts however, that will kick your ass all over the place... but I kinda like it when you have to read a page a couple of times over to fully understand what's going on. It's definitely a mindblower, and will get your brain cranking. Beer, El Mamerro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETHREADZNY Posted November 13, 2002 Author Share Posted November 13, 2002 It seems like the type of book that may truely help a person understand about life in general, it may be worth it. What year was it released, it probably will be my next read. thanks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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