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Summary: Couldn't put it Down!
Review: Salad Days is, in a word, amazing. I can't describe how much of an effect this book has had on me. Nothing else I've ever read has so clearly interpreted the life of a punk, and told it so entertainingly. It's written in a way that makes you dread the thought of putting it down. I can't say enough good things, but, to sum things up, read this book. It will change your views on what it really means to succeed...and what it really means to believe.
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Summary: Perks of being a wallflower meets Catcher in the Rye
Review: Salad Days is such an incredible book. I felt it was great just for the simple referances it made to bands like bad brains and minor threat. the author is truly amazing at writing, so much though thaty i bought Rash, the next book in this series for 55 bucks, ( get copies while you can if you want to keep with the series!!) i am waiting for my copy in the mail now, but i simply cant wait just for the face that Frank, the main character makes another appareance. this book makes you feel as if these people are alive. Also reccomends: Coloring outside the lines: a punk rock memoir
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Summary: Har har hardcore?
Review: This book was very good. I loved the references to all the bands I know and love. The way Frank's emotions are explained is amazing. I can absolutely relate to his character. And doesn't everyone know somebody like Billy Christ? I loved this book, but the order the pages were in was horribly annoying.
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Summary: Salad Days is King
Review: Salad Days, by Charles Romalotti, is the story of Frank, an teenage deviant living in the quaint farming town of Iola, Kansas, during the days when the 80s punk/hardcore was thriving. His appearance, political beliefs, and most of all music make him an outcast among the ignorant rednecks that infest Iola. Salad Days tells of his life and life stories as he faces prejudice, hatred and violence of the hands of people all over Kansas during his teen years, and of his struggle to make a living with his small-time punk band in his later years.
Overall this book is very well done, and the author is very good at conveying feeling in his words. By using colorful and descriptive language, he makes you feel like you're right there beside him the whole way. He is also great at grabbing your attention, and keeping it with action and excitement. I picked this book up because of its cover, and started reading a page or two out of curiosity. Suffice to say I was unable to put it down, and I ended up reading the book straight through. I can honestly say it is the best book I have ever read.
All in all, this book is a keeper for just about anyone. Its captivating story of life and growing up in the face of danger will entice just about anyone, not just fans of punk music. The story is grabbing, interesting, and exhilarating the whole way through. I would recommend this book to anybody who knows how to read.
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Summary: Punk Anthem
Review: I loved it. The characters were alive with dialog and actions so familiar and cherished, you'll see old friends here in different names and faces. I felt at home. This book mirrored life in all facets. My favorite parts were the descriptive panoramas of shows on the road and at the Outhouse. Romalotti has a talent to put you in the middle of madness being birthed on a sagging stage occupied by people just like us. Reminded me of every perfect and worst moment in my life. Impressive and needed, Salad Days is an anthem of growing up punk. I can't wait to read his next book.
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Summary: very well........
Review: The town that romalotti grew up in was Iola, Kansas......and I can assure you that neither his first nor last name on this book or any of the others is true. He went to Iola High School and was in his first real band with Dominick Haen called the FLOURESCENT CONDOMS.....Danny was and without a doubt still is a great guy, he did not have a mean bone in his body in high school, he liked to playfully pick on people.....
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Summary: Some Punk For You
Review: I've never reviewed a book before, so I guess there's a first time for everything! Let me just start by saying that this book is amazing. This book is a must read for any fan of the punk/hardcore genre. It's the story of sXe, vegetarian punk named Frank and basically just tells the story of his later teenage years. From his troubles growing up in a small Midwest town where he's so different from everyone else to his journeys with his various bands. What hit home the most for me is how detailed the story was, especially the way that I can relate to the main character. It's one of those books that you read and you can just put yourself right in the same situations. I think all of us have friends exactly like Frank's friends in this book. From the super smart friend to the friend that cares about nothing but getting women, I think we all know people just like the characters in this book. Romalotti is excellent at developing characters that we can all relate to. Another thing that I love is all the musical references in this book. It's obvious that Romalotti knows alot about punk and hardcore (not metalcore!) from his time period. The book has references to Bad Brains, Minor Threat, Black Flag, Descendants, NOFX, and tons others. If you are into music as much as I am, you will LOVE reading this book. From references to great bands to tour stories that make you feel like the other has actually been out on tour (maybe he has!), this story is one that will make any music lover want to keep reading. So, all that I can say is that you should buy this book. Just by coming to this page, it's obvious you like music. If you like music, you'll like this book. Anything else I can say won't do the book justice, just go out and buy it!
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Summary: So cool it gave me chills at times.
Review: I stumbled across this book in Lou's Records in Encinitas, California. The title and cover art made me pick it up, and Al Quint's blurb on the back convinced me I needed to read it. Salad Days is the book I've always wanted to write, but never had the time nor the talent. Romalotti takes the reader deep inside the mid-1980's hardcore punk underground as seen through the eyes of a young man struggling to make his mark on the world. The scene where Frank takes the stage for the very first time hit so close to home, it sent chills up my spine. I was extremely proud that my old band was mentioned, albeit briefly. Remarkable first novel! Looking forward to Rash...
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Summary: A punk HC novel ... mild at best
Review: If you are reading this review, i will assume you are or were into punk HC. So you, just like myself, will be interested in this book just because it is the fiction tale of some guy growing up in hardcore in the 80's. Fine, fair enough-- it's kinda cool to read an actual book about our underground scene as the setting. But this is no Outsiders or even The Firm. The plot is fine but the writing is fluffy and dreamy if not poor. With no real action and a bit of sactiminious lesson-teaching, i got bored by the end. Borrow a copy for a long trip somewhere but don't pay for it.
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Summary: Perfect
Review: Go out and buy this book now. Charles Romalotti not only knows what punk is all about, but life as well.
Even though Salad Days talks about the great times of punk rock, it still manages to be a touching story that will leave you deep in thought when you are done reading.
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