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Locks
- Narrated by: Ashleigh Nugent
- Length: 11 hrs and 7 mins
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Summary
‘1993 was the year that Stephen Lawrence got murdered by racists, and I became an angry Black lad with a “chip on his shoulder”’
Aeon, a mixed-up and mixed-race teenager from a leafy Liverpool suburb, is desperate to understand the Black identity thrust upon him. He grows dreadlocks and immerses himself in ‘gangsta’ rap. But Aeon’s journey of self-discovery is hampered by the fact that the only Black people in his life are his dad and his cousin, Increase.
Aeon’s ambition to find his place in the world takes him to Jamaica. Here, Aeon soon finds that smoking loads of weed, growing messy locks and wearing massive red boots don’t necessarily help him to fit in. Within days of his arrival he is mugged, arrested and banged up in a Jamaican detention centre. Seen as the ‘White boy’, he finds that his journey of self-discovery has only just begun - and he’s going to have to fight for the respect and recognition he deserves . . .
A coming-of-age comedy of errors, Locks is an electric debut novel about growing up, wising up, and finding your place in a world of opposites.
Critic reviews
"Irreverent, authentic and utterly enthralling. A wonderful book." (Jimmy McGovern)
"Twisty, energetic, voice-led... Nugent is pure talent." (Raymond Antrobus)
"Blends humour and introspection, poetry and the poignant." (Derek Owusu)
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- Zoe Richards
- 10-08-23
Fabulous novel
Ashleigh NUGENT has created a masterpiece and his performance as the narrator is just perfect.
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- Chris G
- 08-09-23
More than just a novel :-)
Fantastic book, with excellent, lyrical narration by the author. The soundtrack added something extra special, transporting the me to sunny Caribbean skies. Loved it!
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- Dan Smith
- 16-10-23
Excellent story and storytelling!
A much needed and well written novel. Performed brilliantly, I hope Ashleigh has a long writing and storytelling career ahead of him.
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- S EDAN
- 05-10-23
Gripped by a great story!
Loved it, great story, couldnt put it down. Funny, gritty, real & very atmospheric, music added a great layer to it & a really good decision for the author to narrate the audio... felt much more authentic.
Highly recommended!
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