A poignant coming-of-age novel, Love Me Do is the perfect read for anyone who remembers what it was like to be sixteen. Love Me Do is set in Pimlico during the summer of 1965. Labour is in power after a generation of Tory rule. The Vietnam War is on TV every night, Cassius Clay has redefined what it means to be a sporting hero and some of the greatest pop music ever played is fuelling Swinging London. Danny and his mates from St Matthew's Boys Club are preoccupied by getting some of the 'swing' for themselves. Sixteen year-old Danny is academically bright but socially unsure. He is desperate to get laid and has pinned his hopes on Linda, the social climber, but can't help but be drawn to the sensitive but promiscuous Ellen. Dobbs always likes to play things dangerously but his love of Purple Hearts is about to send him over the edge. And Noddy is sailing close to the wind as gopher to Gasping George, the villain who has a viper grip over him. During this Summer of Love, Danny is about to discover that: a) Your 'best friend' may not always be your best friend b) It's hard to be yourself in the presence of those you want to impress, but it's the only way that works in the end. c) Growing up may be about more than losing your virginity - but it doesn't feel like that at the time!
- ISBN10 0007468229
- ISBN13 9780007468225
- Publish Date 1 December 2019
- Publish Status Unknown
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Harper
- Format Paperback (B-Format (198x129 mm))
- Pages 400
- Language English
- URL http://harpercollins.co.uk