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“A Rebel Life” is a book about the New York hardcore scene in the eighties. Just so you know: hardcore music isn’t really a part of the book, but a part of the independent ideology (fuck the system) is. Or more specifically: the story is told while the main character (Peter himself) lives in squats on the lower east side of Manhattan, does drugs and goes to hardcore and punk rock shows at CBGB’s. Years later, he manages to find a place for himself within the system he despised so much. When his brother dies, he can’t help but blaming the rich upper class for it. He wants revenge. In every chapter the story switches from 2005 (the three days from the death of his brother until his funeral) back to the 80’s and 90’s, so you’ll understand where Pete’s anger and hatred towards the rich comes from. From the moment Pete’s brother Archie dies, he can’t think of anything else but revenge on the rich. While reading about his thoughts and his background you get a good look into Peter’s character. I don’t know if the book is completely autobiographical, but if so I think it’s very brave of him to open up psychologically. And the ending is brilliant, when he finally gets his revenge in an unexpecting way.
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