Description
Discover the enchanting coming-of-age novel that captivates with its unique narrative. Set in the vibrant backdrop of 1970s Montreal, this brand new book explores the life of a young boy grappling with a stutter. As he embarks on his journey to self-discovery, he uses sound as a medium to decode his world, forming an intricate relationship with language and identity. Dive into this evocative tale that intertwines themes of memory, youth, and the complexities of growing up as a young gay man. The protagonist navigates his experiences by interpreting subliminal messages found in vinyl records, unraveling the hidden layers of language and emotion. With elements of speech therapy woven into the fabric of the story, this novel is a tribute to those who communicate in diverse and deeply personal ways. The book features an afterword by acclaimed author Sarah Schulman, enriching the reading experience further. This compelling narrative serves as a mirror to the struggles of finding one's voice amidst the noise of societal expectations. Order now and experience this book that resonates with whispers, rumors, and repressed memories.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781551526041. Year: 2015. Publisher: Arsenal Pulp Press.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781551526041
Year: 2015
Publisher: Arsenal Pulp Press
Description:
A dreamÂâ€like comingâ€ofÂâ€age novel about a boy with a stutter
growing up in 1970s Montreal who becomes a young gay man with a stutter who
uses sound to remember and understand. He decodes subliminal messages heard in
record albums, finds prophecy in twisted retellings of Bible stories, and
studies the speech of the famously disfluent including The Grand Antonio, a
strongman he befriended as a kid. This is a loudly exclaimed book of whispers,
rumors, and the tangled barbs of repressed memory; it is speech therapy for the
bent: the signal is purposely perverted, and the sounds thrill and beguile.
Includes an afterword by Sarah Schulman.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781551526041. Year: 2015. Publisher: Arsenal Pulp Press.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781551526041
Year: 2015
Publisher: Arsenal Pulp Press
Description:
A dreamÂâ€like comingâ€ofÂâ€age novel about a boy with a stutter
growing up in 1970s Montreal who becomes a young gay man with a stutter who
uses sound to remember and understand. He decodes subliminal messages heard in
record albums, finds prophecy in twisted retellings of Bible stories, and
studies the speech of the famously disfluent including The Grand Antonio, a
strongman he befriended as a kid. This is a loudly exclaimed book of whispers,
rumors, and the tangled barbs of repressed memory; it is speech therapy for the
bent: the signal is purposely perverted, and the sounds thrill and beguile.
Includes an afterword by Sarah Schulman.