In "Bloodsong" by Anthony Burgess, the story follows a young boy named Alex who becomes embroiled in a world of violence, music, and power. Set in a dystopian future where youth culture is dominated by aggressive behavior and anarchy, Alex navigates the complexities of friendship and loyalty while exploring his artistic passions. His journey delves into the nature of freedom and the consequences of choice as he confronts rival groups and his own dark impulses. Through a blend of vivid prose and lyrical themes, Burgess examines the relationship between art and chaos, creating a thought-provoking narrative on the struggle for individuality in a conforming society. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 14-17 years.

There are 384 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2011 by Simon Pulse .

Melvin Burgess was born in London and brought up in Surrey and Sussex. He has had a variety of jobs before becoming a full-time writer. Before his first novel, he had short stories published and a play broadcast on Radio 4. Three of his novels have been shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal.