"Sleepers" by Lorenzo Carcaterra

In this review, I will critically evaluate the concepts the author presents regarding young people and culture. I shall provide a concise overview, summarising the main strengths and weaknesses of the images portrayed. On Completion of this I will move on to consider my own responses, both personally and professionally. In conclusion, I shall reflect on issues raised, which have increased my knowledge and understanding of young people and culture. Comments will be made on any implications this may have, for my future practise as a social science worker.
The novel Sleepers by Lorenzo Carcattera, unfolds the true account of friendship and how human instincts deal with abuse, and other life changing experiences. The scene is set in the mid 60's, in the American mid-Manhattan neighbourhood of Hell's Kitchen. Four 'inseparable' (Carcattera,L.1996:pg23) friends Lorenzo (the author) Michael, Tommy, and John, devise a plan to steal food from a hot-dog cart, that goes wrong almost resulting in the death of a man. …