Little Boy Blue

Little Boy Blue

Edward Bunker

Young Alex Hamilton is intelligent and independent but given to sudden fits of violent rage. Rebellious since his parents split up, Alex is constantly absconding from foster homes and institutions to be with his father, a broken man who can’t give his son the home he desperately needs. Surrounded by well-meaning, over-worked social workers, vicious and cruel authority figures but always by no good peers, Alex is on a collision course with the law and himself.

Paperback

RRP: £6.99

ISBN: 9781842430910

Published: April 29, 2003

Extent: 320 pages

Ebook

RRP: £4.99

ISBN: 9781842437520

Published: July 26, 2012

Reviews

‘A scalding experience – and a literary triumph in the tradition of Dreiser, farrell and James Jones. This is an important book’

Roderick Thorp

Frequently Asked Questions

What is "Little Boy Blue" about?

Young Alex Hamilton is intelligent and independent but given to sudden fits of violent rage. Rebellious since his parents split up, Alex is constantly absconding from foster homes and institutions to be with his father, a broken man who can't give his son the home he desperately needs. Surrounded by well-meaning, over-worked social workers, vicious and cruel authority figures but always by no good peers, Alex is on a collision course with the law and himself.

Who wrote "Little Boy Blue"?

"Little Boy Blue" was written by Edward Bunker.

Edward Bunker, Mr Blue in Reservoir Dogs, was the author of No Beast So Fierce, Little Boy Blue, Dog Eat Dog, The Animal Factory and his autobiography, Mr Blue, all published by No Exit. He was co-screenwriter of the Oscar nominated movie, The Runaway Train, and appeared in over 30 feature films, including Straight Time with Dustin Hoffman, the film of his book No Beast So Fierce. Edward Bunker died in 2005 and another novel, Stark, was discovered in his papers.

Who would enjoy "Little Boy Blue"?
"Little Boy Blue" is perfect for readers who enjoy books about Classic crime and Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945).
Edward Bunker

Edward Bunker

Edward Bunker, Mr Blue in Reservoir Dogs, was the author of No Beast So Fierce, Little Boy Blue, Dog Eat Dog, The Animal Factory and his autobiography, Mr Blue, all published by No Exit. He was co-screenwriter of the Oscar nominated movie, The Runaway Train, and appeared in over 30 feature films, including Straight Time with Dustin Hoffman, the film of his book No Beast So Fierce. Edward Bunker died in 2005 and another novel, Stark, was discovered in his papers.

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