As Far As You’ll Take Me
As Far As You’ll Take Me by Phil Stamper, published by Bloomsbury USA on March 29, 2022, is a young adult fiction novel that explores the journey of self-discovery and the challenges of coming of age. The story follows Marty, who arrives in London with his oboe and some savings, eager to embrace a new life where he can openly explore his sexuality away from his parents’ scrutiny. As he navigates new friendships and his first romantic relationship, Marty grapples with the realities of independence, homesickness, and the pressure to succeed.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of romance, LGBTQ identity, and the complexities of social dynamics. As Marty experiences the highs of newfound freedom and the lows of anxiety and financial strain, he must confront the facade he has created. This edition spans 336 pages and is presented in English, offering a poignant look at the quest for belonging and the search for a place that feels like home.
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Marty arrives in London with nothing but his oboe and some savings from his summer job, but he’s excited to start his new life–where he’s no longer the closeted, shy kid who slips under the radar and is free to explore his sexuality without his parents’ disapproval.
From the outside, Marty’s life looks like a perfect fantasy: in the span of a few weeks, he’s made new friends, he’s getting closer with his first ever boyfriend, and he’s even traveling around Europe. But Marty knows he can’t keep up the facade. He hasn’t spoken to his parents since he arrived, he’s tearing through his meager savings, his homesickness and anxiety are getting worse and worse, and he hasn’t even come close to landing the job of his dreams. Will Marty be able to find a place that feels like home?
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