Brixton Rock New Ed Edition

‘Alex Wheatle’s narrative is pacey; witty; his characters real and recognisable.’ Linton Kwesi Johnson

‘Alex Wheatle s Brixton Rock has initiated the debate on how it feels to be a mixed race Briton.’ New Statesman

‘Wheatle has a powerful subject which he made into a Brighton Rock for contemporary England, a story about the inner life of a wounded social outcast who is redeemed while being a criminal.’ World Literature Today

‘A great debut novel. Really, really exciting story… Alex Wheatle will be a great writer…brilliant ending.’ Greater London Radio

‘…powerful debut …a real page turner. The mystery and intrigue just keeps on coming as the suspense builds to an explosive ending.’ The Big Issue

‘…an excellent debut… Wheatle’s choice of chapter headings reads like a classic late seventies reggae collection… his prose too is liberally sprinkled with knowing references to Marley lyrics,…you’re going to love this.’ Echoes Magazine

‘Brixton Rock is a funny fast-paced read and shows that Wheatle has definite promise.’ Touch

Set against the backdrop of the Brixton race riots in London in the 1980s, this novel tells a story of overcoming obstacles from a teen’s perspective. Brenton Brown, a 16-year-old mixed-race youth, has lived in a children’s home all his life and is haunted by the absence of his mother. Complications arise, however, when he finally meets his mother and then falls dangerously in love with his half-sister. Killer Terry Flynn also scars Brenton’s life and leaves him wanting revenge. Through it all, this determined teen is driven to pursue education and recognize his true self in the midst of chaos.