Doe, John
Doom 94
- ISBN 13:
- 9781903110539
- author:
- Doe, John
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Wrecking Ball Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 22.4 x 14.3 centimetres (0.38 kg
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, General, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Doom 94 is Jānis Joņevs' debut novel, first published in Latvia in 2013 under the title Jelgava 94. Now available in English for the first time, this book tells the story of the burgeoning heavy metal music scene in Latvia during the 1990s. Set against the backdrop of a pivotal moment in Latvian history, Doom 94 explores the world of alternative culture and its impact on young people trying to find their place. The novel combines intimate diary entries with detailed, documentary-like descriptions of this period, shedding new light on the second independence of Latvia. Through the eyes of its protagonist, Joņev takes readers on a journey of self-discovery and rebellion, as they navigate the challenges of growing up and finding their identity amidst the turmoil of the time.