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4.0 out of 5 stars An engaging episodic read Jun 19 2003
By Clifford Garstang
Format:Paperback
Price has come a long way since this first novel, with an ensemble of protagonists. Or maybe it is the gang itself, The Wanderers, that is the hero here. The gang members are all textured--they have virtues, but serious flaws, too, and that makes them all the more appealing and believable. But at this point, long after the book was written, these guys all seem like Italian stereotypes. Try Roland Merullo for the real thing, Boston instead of the Bronx. And isn't the outcome a little too predictable? The gang can't last forever. We know it long before the end comes.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Wandering down under Oct 26 2001
By "fidap"
Format:Paperback
I felt this was a good book, but at times difficult to read. The flow of the book was not easy and I felt that some parts of the story where cut short. Still a good read, but I recommend you read the book first then watch the film. As the book is quite different to the film, you may not really appreciate the book if you read it after watching the film.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Jan 18 2001
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Format:Paperback
This is probably Price's best work ever. He effectively re-creates the atmosphere of early-1960's street gang life, populating it with a memorable cast of characters. All the elements are here - humor, tragedy, gritty realism, with an occasional touch of the truly bizarre. Most readers will find it impossible to read this novel only once; it is one of the few which deserves repeated readings. If you have seen the movie, read the book - it's even better. I know very little about Mr. Price, but he must have been a street kid; no one else could have told this story as effectively.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Its oh so real
anyone can relate to the situations...whatever 'hood you're from. Along with The Outsiders...this tops my list It's greasers all the way
Published on Nov 8 2000 by Deanna Meyer
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent read
This is one "can't-put-it-down" book that will have you laughing, crying, and every emotion in between. Read more
Published on Nov 1 1999 by Addeley Pacheco
5.0 out of 5 stars Forget Elmore Leonard--this is the best dialogue writing
This is a perfect book. The best "street" dialogue I've read (and you don't have to be from the "street" to recognize its authenticity), and probably the best... Read more
Published on Oct 12 1999
5.0 out of 5 stars This book was fantastic I loved both this book and the movie
This book was one of my favorites along with The Outsiders. I totally recommend this book to any one.
Published on Aug 16 1999
5.0 out of 5 stars Thumbs up....
The Wanderers is great. I first read it after seeing the movie halfway thru...i found the book in the library when looking for english literature (i am located in Holland).... Read more
Published on Aug 10 1999
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great coming of age story.
I first read The Wanderers in my late teens/early 20's and loved it. I've reread it several times over the years (I actually replaced the original that I lost). Read more
Published on Jun 26 1999 by Caroline Dantschuk
5.0 out of 5 stars very different from "clockers" but still-great
i totally love this book and the fact that it is being republished... I first read it when I was 15 or so and I still think it's great reading. Read more
Published on Mar 19 1999
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