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Punk Like Me
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
EAN: 9781933110400
Edition: 2nd
ISBN: 1933110406
Label: Bold Strokes Books
Manufacturer: Bold Strokes Books
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 269
Publication Date: May 30, 2006
Publisher: Bold Strokes Books
Studio: Bold Strokes Books
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Customer Reviews
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Rating:  - A little too much reality for me
I'm of two minds about this book. On the one, I think that the voice of the narrative is refreshingly original, or at least different than a lot of fiction out there. On the other, I have a minor pet peeve about starting a book at the end, then flashing back for no real reason (like a foregone conclusion, or skips back and forth in time to support the actions of certain characters, etc.), and the characters experiences a bit too much pain for this to be strictly an entertaining read.
But ... Read More
Rating: - Predictable and full of clichés
From the Book Cover:
Twenty-one year old Nina writes lyrics and plays guitar in the rock band, Adam's Rib, and she doesn't always play by the rules. And, oh yeah--she has a way with the girls. Even her brother Nicky's girlfriends think she's hot. But the road to CBGBs in the East Village where Blondie and Joan Jett and the Indigo Girls stomped, sweated, and dreamed hasn't always been easy. In fact, it was damn hard. There were plenty of roadblocks in her way--her own fears about being different, ... Read More
Rating:  - Fabulous coming of age novel
Well deserved Lambda Literary Award finalist.
I don't think enough is said about the humor in this novel. The humor is hip and human. I don't want to give anything of the plot away but to say the highs are joyful. I have friend in their 60's who thought this was the one of the best books they have read.
I learned so much about the punk mentality of teenagers, this broke every stereotype I held. Nina is a fabulous character. Everyone would be lucky to have a daughter like ... Read More
Rating: - A Very Dramatic, Intense Story!
The cover of Punk Like Me contains the words; "A coming of age story, a love story...a brave, brilliant story of strength and self-discovery." The story contained within the pages of this book is truly a tribute to that statement. Coming of age is sometimes a very tough road to travel.
Nina is young, energetic and in high school. Going through high school is a unique experience in itself. There are classes, sports to participate in, teachers to antagonize and a boy to date...if that's what ... Read More
Rating: - Teen Angst - Coming Out to One's Self
If there is one thing that bothers me, it's when a book's back cover doesn't accurately describe the story inside. Such is the case with `Punk Like Me,' but the story is so engaging and enjoyable, I'll forgive the publisher... this time.
The cover describes a story about Nina, a 21-year-old musician, and her prowess with women. The book is actually about a teenaged Nina, her struggle with her feelings for friend Kerry, and her tribulations after her parents find out she's a lesbian. This ... Read More
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