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The Warriors

by Sol Yurick

A night-long journey through a fractured city

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A night-long journey through a fractured city

Set in New York on July 4, the novel begins with a citywide gang peace rally in the Bronx that erupts into violence after a prominent leader is killed. The Dominators must cross the city to reach their home territory while police search for those caught up in the disorder. Their journey frames a broader portrait of teenagers excluded by society and the bonds through which they build identity and strength. The book also draws on ancient legends, bringing mythic material into a story rooted in urban life. This edition includes a new introduction by Sol Yurick.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers interested in urban fiction centered on gangs and youth.
  • Readers drawn to stories about belonging, identity, and social exclusion.
  • Readers interested in fiction that connects contemporary settings with ancient legends.

Themes

Belonging and chosen familyYouth and social exclusionIdentity and personal strengthUrban disorderMyth and contemporary life

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Book overview

The basis for the 1979 cult classic film and the musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis, coming to Broadway in spring 2027

Every gang in the city meets on a sweltering July 4 night in a Bronx park for a peace rally. The crowd of miscreants turns violent after a prominent gang leader is killed, and chaos prevails over attempts at order.

The Warriors follows the Dominators as they make their nocturnal journey to their home territory without being killed. The police are prowling the city in search of anyone involved in the mayhem. An exhilarating novel that examines New York City teenagers left behind by society, who form identity and personal strength through their affiliation with their "family," The Warriors weaves together social commentary with ancient legends for a classic coming-of-age tale.

This edition includes a new introduction by the author.

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