Hairstyles of the Damned by Joe Meno

Hairstyles of the Damned

Joe Meno

270 pages • first pub 2004 (view editions)

fiction music young adult lighthearted slow-paced
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Readers who savor a slow-burn, banter-rich slice of youth where humor softens raw social edges and music soundtracks every stumble toward identity will feel right at home here.

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Hairstyles is an honest depiction of growing up punk on Chicago’s south side: a study in the demons of racial intolerance, Catholic school conformism and class repression. It is the story of the riotous exploits of Brian, a high school burnout, an...

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Community Reviews

3.55
based on 849 reviews

Moods

funny: 81%

reflective: 56%

emotional: 50%

lighthearted: 50%

dark: 25%

hopeful: 25%

adventurous: 18%

challenging: 18%

inspiring: 18%

sad: 18%

relaxing: 12%

tense: 6%

Pace

29% of readers chose fast
47% of readers chose medium
23% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

25% of readers chose A mix
75% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

56% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

43% of readers chose Yes
31% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

18% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
62% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

87% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
No
N/A

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