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Heavy Metal And You

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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

I wanted to like this book, I really did. The writing was decent, and the story wasn't BAD, but the "metal" part of the book seemed forced to me. It was the story of a young man who likes to party, who has friends who like to party, and then falls in love with a girl. The metal parts of the book couldn't almost been added after it was written. "I made her a mix tape, and here are the bands on it," he basically says (not word-for-word). Wow, impressive. I wanted the metal to be woven into the story, but I just didn't feel it.

This writer has the gift, though, and definitely has potential. I look forward to more from him in the future.

The front flap of the book says "if Nick Hornby had a metalhead little brother, he'd write a book as clever, music-drenched, and observationally direct as this." And a more true statement could not be made about this book.

Enter the world of grunge, death metal and hard-core alternative music. Sam Markus comes from a good family, goes to the right school and has all the privileges of his favorite literary hero Holden Caulfield, but he also has a harsh past that turned his life upside-down. Luckily, he found an outlet for his anger through heavy metal.

After Melissa, the straightedge girl of his dreams, walks into his life, Sammy knows he is in love. But Melissa, his friends and his music seem to clash, and Sammy doesn't know who he is or even who he wants to be anymore. Heavy metal helped him overcome his past, yet he isn't sure if the music is enough to help him figure out his present.

With an intelligence that is astounding for such a young author (Krovatin was only 20 years-old when the book was published), this book hits home with themes of acceptance, sex, drugs and self-perception. I loved reading this book. Even with its dark and sometimes violent overtones, I found myself wanting to understand Sammy and his music as well as make some mixes of my own.

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.

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.

The book was in very good condition considering how old it is. There was some minor scribbling on the front inside cover. Nothing to complain about for the price!

This book will help defy metalhead stereotypes and show that even those into the darkest music can still have a light and fragile heart when it comes to love. I loved this 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.

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!

I really liked this book. I knew a lot of the songs that were mentioned in it and if i didn't know them i looked them up and fell in love with them. Krovatin is obviously a natural at writing, he makes you feel the anger, pain, and confusion that Sammy(conan) goes through over Melissa and with his friends. You also feel like you are in the story. This book is obviously a can't-put-down book, and you get into the story from the get-go.