The Lunatic Son: Tom Grey’s Schooldays, a tale of the former Socialist Republic of South Yorkshire By Jack C. Whitehead

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The Lunatic Son: Tom Grey’s Schooldays, a tale of the former Socialist Republic of South Yorkshire

Set in 1969 this book gives a great insight into the thoughts and feelings of 18 year old Tom Grey on the brink of manhood, and like many teenagers he is finding the relationship with his parents both infuriating and strained at times.
This is a great coming of age tale and really nailed the era at a time when everything in life seems possible to do and achieve.

I loved the reference section at the back of the book, with so many of the cultural references being recognisable!

A slow burner for me at the start but with great characterisation and tinged with humour, this was enough to keep me interested and visualise the surroundings the characters found themselves in. The Lunatic Son: Tom Grey’s Schooldays, a tale of the former Socialist Republic of South Yorkshire