RPM

Name: RPM
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780702238970
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By Noel Mengel

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RPM by Noel Mengel is a gripping tale set against the backdrop of rock 'n' roll. It follows the journey of a young guitarist in the 1970s who is on the brink of self-discovery and caught between the thrills of musical success and the challenges of turbulent personal relationships. As the band experiences the highs and lows of fame, themes of friendship, ambition, and self-identity resonate throughout the story.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a passion for music and storytelling. The narrative weaves together themes of nostalgia, the power of friendship, and the impact of songs on our lives. If you appreciate tales that explore personal growth intertwined with musical influence, this might be the perfect read for you.

For a group of young people on the cusp of adulthood, music is their bond. RPM follows Neil's tentative early forays with girls, his fumbling attempts at musical greatness with his band and his dreams of leaving small-town confines behind.

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The year ahead was the one where first Stephen, then JD, then Barrington, then me, would all leave teenage life behind. Yet here we were still, unsure if we would ever break free. Something had to change. And something was about to.

For a group of young people on the cusp of adulthood, music is their bond. RPM follows Neil's tentative early forays with girls, his fumbling attempts at musical greatness with his band, and his dreams of leaving small-town confines behind.

Along with a lively cast of characters - JD the DJ, Stephen the Mod, Peaches, Jools One and Jools Two, Neil is drawn to returning London-based musician Ray Peter Manning and his record store, RPM. Drawn together by their shared love of '60s rock and surrounded by the offerings of old vinyl, this unlikely group of friends find a way to drown out the sorrow of the past and plot their youthful dreams of escape.

Set in the early 1980s, this award-winning coming-of-age story vividly portrays small-town life and its challenges for young people on the edge of adulthood. RPM is a story with a big heart and a wry grin.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780702238970

Publisher: University of Queensland Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 August 2011

Country: Australia

Imprint: University of Queensland Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 256

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