bookishshani_k's review against another edition
5.0
As a kid who grew up during that decade, I found great amusement in many aspects of the book. From the moments of nostalgia, the humor in their adventures, and just the overall story. I felt a connection to the characters that I haven’t really felt in books set in a different time period. Their journey was heartfelt, honest, and relatable! The way the author wrote this, certainly made me feel like I was involved in the story with them. It’s a testament to how much feeling and creativity the author put into re-telling their experiences that made that happen. Truly an epic look back at what it was like to be a metal band enthusiast back in the day while dealing with everyday life. I loved it!
mrfrank's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
3.0
Rock and Roll Children is a straight forward story about a (somewhat?) fictional garage band and their history from formation to "the big gig." No doubt Sean Frazier, the author, life and based of the storyline on his own experiences. No doubt, there are embellishments, half-truths and flat out lies but the authenticity is there.
Some of the storyline felt like they needed to be fleshed out more for me to buy into particularly the main romantic interests. It felt at times, Frazier was trying to cover too much ground and lost a bit of emotional interest for me, the reader. But, the heart of the story was focused and driven to pull me though the book with enjoyment.
If you've ever played a beat up instrument and dreamed of starting a band you never did, or if you learned an instrument, got together with your friends and made some decent music, you'll connect with this book. You don't needed to have come up in the 80s. Like they say, every band has their Spinal Tap moments and this story is full of them.
Some of the storyline felt like they needed to be fleshed out more for me to buy into particularly the main romantic interests. It felt at times, Frazier was trying to cover too much ground and lost a bit of emotional interest for me, the reader. But, the heart of the story was focused and driven to pull me though the book with enjoyment.
If you've ever played a beat up instrument and dreamed of starting a band you never did, or if you learned an instrument, got together with your friends and made some decent music, you'll connect with this book. You don't needed to have come up in the 80s. Like they say, every band has their Spinal Tap moments and this story is full of them.
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