Title: All The Young Dudes – Volume One: Years 1 – 4
Author: MsKingBean89
First published February 3, 2017
411 pages, Paperback
Rating: 4.71
Overview
MsKingBean89’s “All The Young Dudes” is a captivating story that takes us through the lives of a group of young boys. The book has been divided into three volumes, and this first installment covers the first four years of their journey.
The story is beautifully crafted, and the characters are well-developed, making it easy for readers to connect with them. The cover art by Tilly Beavon is visually stunning and perfectly captures the essence of the story.
If you’re looking for a coming-of-age tale that will tug at your heartstrings, “All The Young Dudes” is the book for you.
About the Author
The author behind the Harry Potter Marauders era fanfiction, All the Young Dudes, is MsKingBean89. Recently, they made some changes to their AO3 profile by removing all non-HP works and links to their social media profiles.
Additionally, the summary of the fic mentions that they have decided to stop reading comments.
Editoral Review
In MsKingBean89’s All The Young Dudes – Volume One: Years 1 – 4, readers are introduced to a fresh and exciting story that entrenches them in the world of a young teenager in the early 2000s. MsKingBean89 has done an excellent job of capturing the essence of the coming-of-age genre in this novel.
The book follows the main character, Max, as he navigates the ups and downs of high school life and tries to find his place in the world. The author does an excellent job of setting the scene for the reader, taking them back to a time when cassette tapes were the norm, and AIM was a teenager’s best friend.
The characters are vividly drawn, each with their unique backstory, which adds to the depth of the novel. From Max’s moody father to his best friend, the lovable yet quirky Sam, each character is given the right amount of time to develop throughout the story.
As the plot unfolds, readers will find themselves rooting for Max as he navigates high school life and deals with typical teenage issues like romance, fitting in, and figuring out who he is. The pacing of the book is spot on, with each chapter flowing seamlessly into the next.
The novel covers the first four years of Max’s high school experience, from his freshman to senior year. The author does a great job of capturing the distinct differences between each school year, giving readers a sense of the passage of time.
While All the Young Dudes – Volume One: Years 1 – 4 doesn’t shy away from the typical tropes of the coming-of-age genre, it still feels fresh and unique. The themes explored in the novel, such as the search for identity and the power of friendship, are timeless and relatable.
The book will appeal to a wide range of audiences, from young adults experiencing similar struggles to middle-aged readers looking back on their own experience. One limitation of the book is that the plot can be predictable at times, with certain events feeling formulaic.
However, the author makes up for this by creating memorable characters that readers will care about. Overall, All The Young Dudes – Volume One: Years 1 – 4 by MsKingBean89 is a beautifully crafted novel that will tug at your heartstrings and bring you back to the early 2000s.
The author’s writing style is engaging and will keep readers turning the pages long into the night. I highly recommend this book to fans of the coming-of-age and young adult genres.
It’s a must-read for anyone who has ever felt like an outsider trying to find their place in the world. I give this book a solid four out of five stars.
