A modern retelling of Steinbeck's classic Of Mice and Men**,
this landmark work from** DD Armstrong is a poignant look at
intimacy, friendship, and masculinity.
Best friends Kyle and Sideeq are beginning their first year of college
in West London. Sideeq, a talented aspiring artist, spends his time
perfecting his artwork and hanging out with his friends while having to
learn how to process the harrowing events of his past. Kyle's ambitions
are to become a rapper and a successful businessman. Though the deep
bond of friendship formed between Kyle and Sideeq puts them on a path to
achieve their dreams, college soon brings with it serious teenage social
politics and a bully that terrorizes their friend group.
As they navigate new friendships and love interests, will the two boys
continue to fortify each other and help each other succeed? Or will the
newfound stressors in their lives pull them apart forever?
"The premise of this novel alone caught my attention, the author behind
it even more so. With exceptional skill and sharp insight, DD Armstrong
creates the most authentic representation of West London youth culture
I've seen yet; his voice is fluid and natural, a joy to read, ranging
from the humorous, to the emotionally gut wrenching within a few
immersive pages. Here is a writer with infinite promise at his
fingertips. Something tells me, with this reworked classic, he's only
just getting started." -- Courttia Newland, author of A River Called
Time
--Courttia Newland, author of A River Called Time
