Review of an amazing book.

I would highly recommend Joe Meno's novel, Hairstyles of the damned. This is the most honest and raw piece of writing I have had the pleasure of reading. It is a wonderful story on the topic so many people would love to understand: teenagers. This is not your typical teenage novel of gossip, drama, and young love. The story follows a young adult by the name of Brian Oswald, who is a smart-assed Guns N Roses fan that just wants to fit in. His story is seperated into years of his high school life, amidst the 80's metal and punk rock scene. This novel truly epicts individuality, and what it means. I would recommend it to a mature reader, for it involves quite a bit of sex and cussing. Every curse word adds to the reality of what us as teenagers really go through. Joe Meno beautifully shows the feelings of being alone, sexual frustration as a teenager, and many other issues. Stereotypes, music, and feelings are all things illustrated in his writing. This novel has showed me a new side to punk rock and stereotypes, one that should be applauded. The characters all show different struggles young adults share. Being a "misfit", sex, feelings, problems with family, being overweight, drugs, music, and life in general. If you want to read an honest and truthful book about teenagers, do yourself a favor and buy this book. I did.

This assignment was to write a book review on a recently read book. I absolutely adored this book, and jumped at the chance to write a review. Please enjoy.

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