# Laff

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- Authors: [John Boyle](https://www.bookquiver.com/john-boyle)
- Language: en_GB
- Published: 2004-02-02
- Genres: Memoirs

## Description

John, a teenager, struggles with loneliness and alienation in Ferguslie Park, a rough housing scheme in 1950's Scotland. At school he makes friends with Laff, a Ferguslie boy who shares his dream of escape. Their friendship becomes a fortress against the mockery they face at school and the menace of 'Feegie' - and their dreams are only heightened when rock'n roll, jukeboxes and Teddy Boys erupt like a splash of technicolour into their monochrome lives. They yearn for sex, dream of romance, discover jealousy,get into fights... When tragedy intervenes, John is in danger of 'settling for less' - giving up on their youthful dream. But Laff's influence persists...

## Editions

### Laff

- Publisher: Black Swan
- ISBN: 978-05-5277-079-8
- Pages: 352
- Published: 2004-02-02
- Language: en_GB