The Night Train A Novel
The Night Train by Clyde Edgerton, published by Little, Brown on August 7, 2012, is a novel that explores the lives of two teenagers in 1963 North Carolina. At 17, Dwayne Hallston is inspired by James Brown and dreams of performing like him with his band, the Amazing Rumblers. Meanwhile, his friend Larry, who aspires to play piano like Thelonius Monk, faces challenges as he navigates his ambitions in a racially divided society. The story unfolds in a small town where music serves as a backdrop for their friendship and aspirations.
Readers will find a narrative that highlights the power of music in bridging divides, as Dwayne and Larry pursue their dreams despite societal obstacles. The book features elements of humor and poignancy, reflecting on the complexities of friendship and cultural aspirations during a transformative period in American history. With 240 pages, this edition presents a literary exploration of themes related to friendship, ambition, and the impact of music, all set against the backdrop of a divided nation.
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In 1963, at the age of 17, Dwayne Hallston discovers James Brown and wants to perform just like him. His band, the Amazing Rumblers, studies and rehearses Brown’s Live at the Apollo album in the storage room of his father’s shop in their small North Carolina town. Meanwhile, Dwayne’s forbidden black friend Larry–aspiring to play piano like Thelonius Monk–apprentices to a jazz musician called the Bleeder. His mother hopes music will allow him to escape the South.
A dancing chicken and a mutual passion for music help Dwayne and Larry as they try to achieve their dreams and maintain their friendship, even while their world says both are impossible. In THE NIGHT TRAIN, Edgerton’s trademark humor reminds us of our divided national history and the way music has helped bring us together.
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