The 17-year-old protagonist set in Stoke-on-Trent, 1974. Restless and bored with his monotonous life, he attempts to rob a local fish and chip shop. After impulsively following a beautiful woman to a record shop, he discovers a passion for Northern Soul music and commits to becoming a Soul Boy, attending weekend dances at the Wigan Casino with his friend Russ.
The central figure whose internal restlessness drives the entire narrative forward.
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