Heavy Metal and You

by Christopher Krovatin

Book Overview

If Nick Hornby had a metalhead little brother, he'd write a book as clever, music-drenched, and observationally direct as this, Christopher Krovatin's rock-solid PUSH debut. Boy listens to lots of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 043973648X
• ISBN13: 9780439736480
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: Push
• Length: 186 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.0" x 7.3"
• Age Range: 12 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 7 and higher

Customer Reviews

My New Favorite Book

I typically read SciFi/Adventure novels, but this book hit my love for hard rock and heavy metal spot on. Sam/Conan is an easy character to relate to, and really seems to "talk" to the reader. It openly depicts his struggles between his friends and his girlfriend, and how he deals with those issues. I can't wait for more novels from Chris Krovatin. Favorite book and favorite author. Rock on.

A Frickin' Awsome Book

This is the best book I have ever read in my whole friggin' life! I went the libary to find a book and the books I found were just crap. When I saw thi book I just had to get 'cause I'm a a big metalhead and it looked like a good book to read. When I started reading the book I didn't want to put it down. Now I'm it for the hunderth time 'cause it was so good!

A must read for metalheads

This book is great. In the beginning, the way it is written is a bit confusing but you get used to it, and it doesn't take away from the story. In fact, it makes you reflect and think. There are bands and song names and albums all over the book. It's awesome. The relationship he has with his friends and girlfriend is very interesting to read about. I would absolutely recommend this book. This is probably one of my favorite books that i have read. Along with Gingerbread and the Cirque Du Freak series. If you enjoyed this book, i would recommend those other two.

Better than actually being there

Like all memorable fiction, "Metal" takes you places you might not be able to visit in real life. The first-date scene in the mosh pit is great reading, and a lasting visual image. But like the whaling ship in Moby Dick, I wouldn't want to live there to find out about it. The writing is not as rich in metaphor as Dave Eggers, but the plot and setting are more interesting and memorable.

an author i want to read again

i loved this book! i didnt put it down. i like how it had a mix of my fave subjects, music and love. i loved all the bands and music that the author mentioned and the characters and scenes seemed real, like they could actually happen, unlike other books where the author doesnt know what they are really talking about. there is drugs, alcohol and sex in the book, so i'd recommend it for older teens. awesome job