Set in New York in the sweltering summer of 1994, The Wackness tells the story of a troubled teenage drug dealer who trades pot for therapy sessions with a drug-addled psychiatrist. However, things get more complicated when he falls for one of his classmates, who just happens to be the doctor’s daughter.Set against the backdrop of the greatest year in hip hop history, this is a coming-of-age story about sex, drugs, music, and what it takes to be a man.
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'The Wackness' is dope,
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The film generated a lot of buzz at Sundance this year and though I haven't seen the movie, the book is definitely fly. Set in the summer of 1994, New York City, 'The Wackness' centers around Luke Shapiro, a recent high school grad, who plans to continue his lucrative business of dealing pot in addition to getting laid. Shaprio believes he is depressed and trades therapy sessions with Dr. Squires, in exchange for weed and conversation. The doctor, who is struggling with a rehab-addicted wife and a slight mid-life crisis, welcomes the chance to regain his youth listening to beats and hitting the streets with his new friend. The summer heats up when Stephanie, Dr. Squires' stepdaughter, decides to get jiggy with Luke.
It's a difficult task to write a novelization of a screenplay but Dale C. Phillips has done an excellent job. He successfully captured the time period and the relationship that these characters have with each other and New York City. If you're looking for a good quick summer read, head to the bookstore to pick up a copy of 'The Wackness'.
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Its defiantly interesting to read it your a fan of the movie. It offers a different perspective that goes more into Lukes thoughts. But he is a little different from the character in the movie. If your looking for a good story I suggest watching the movie and not reading the book. But if your a fan of The Wackness you will appreciate it.
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Doctor Squires, Jesus Christ, New York, Katie Randall, Crazy Horse, The Legend of Zelda, Cindy Crawford Shape Your Body Workout, Luke Shapiro, Fire Island, Battery Park, Central Park Browse Sample Pages:
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