An intense tale about urban teens and their influences
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
David Lamb has a true gift for capturing the sentiments of young people in the city. In The Trumpet Is Blown we meet Chris and Shaun, best friends growing up in a Brooklyn housing project. As they grow older, one chooses the path of jazz music (and later Islam), while the other becomes a crack dealer. Within this dichotomy is a riveting story of friendship and loss. Lamb's storytelling talent also lies in his use of themes; through the young characters we get tidbits of jazz history, hip-hop music, different sects of Islam, and an all-too accurate look at the crack game. The Trumpet Is Blown is another brilliant piece of work from an author who informs as well as entertains...
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