About a Boy
About a Boy by Nick Hornby, published by Penguin in 2000, is a contemporary work of literature that explores the lives of two distinct characters. Will, a 36-year-old man who enjoys a comfortable, child-free lifestyle, has found an unconventional method for meeting women through single-parent groups. Meanwhile, Marcus, a twelve-year-old boy, navigates the challenges of adolescence with a mother who has her own unique tastes in music. Their paths cross in unexpected ways, leading to a relationship that prompts both to reconsider their lives.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of friendship and personal growth as Will and Marcus attempt to support each other in their respective journeys. The story highlights the contrasts between their worlds, with Will’s carefree attitude clashing against Marcus’s more serious outlook shaped by his upbringing. This edition spans 278 pages and is presented in English, inviting readers to engage with Hornby’s insightful portrayal of contemporary life and the complexities of human connection.
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Will is 36, comfortable and child-free. And he’s discovered a brilliant new way of meeting women – through single-parent groups. Marcus is twelve and a little bitnerdish: he’s got the kind of mother who made him listen to Joni Mitchell rather than Nirvana. Perhaps they can help each other out a little bit, and both can start to act their age.
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