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The Whyte Python World Tour was an unusual read for me, being that I liked the music of such luminaries as the Who, Rush, Alice Cooper and Aerosmith--but I wasn't a follower or groupie of any of the bands. So, though familiar with some of the music, the heavy metal lifestyle was an education and an eye-opener. This story follows one 1980s band in particular as its members negotiate going from pizza-and-beer living in an abandoned warehouse to the champagne lifestyle of penthouse accommodations. They were boys not necessarily educated or popular who developed a worldwide, fanatic following, nonetheless. In the meantime, they shockingly become involved in clandestine intrigue with the FBI and CIA.

I think my main point is that even if you don't like that genre of music, you can identify with young people growing into adulthood under its influence. In many ways, the Whyte Python's band members' stories are very similar to those raised in other musical styles.

The book demonstrates simply but profoundly that everyone is basically the same inside, regardless of what art forms they admire or practice.

Set in L.A. and Eastern Europe just before the fall of the Berlin Wall, The Whyte Python World Tour is a wild, entertaining ride. A rising rock star drummer finds himself entangled in a high-stakes plot to aid democracy in the crumbling Soviet bloc. With espionage, music, and plenty of hijinks, this novel delivers a fast-paced, fun romp through a pivotal moment in history. I thoroughly enjoyed it!

I haven't decided exactly what demographic this story is aimed for, but sharing that I'm NO spring chick, the people with whom I discussed this story line with found it quite believable. It led to discussions of Elvis, Madonna and Brittney Spears and how we watched music influence teens during those eras. There are several newer instances in which traveling pop singers have created large disturbances. The author starts a bit slow but ramps up interest quickly once political issues arise. I believe the story could be enjoyed by young adults and older readers.