The God Boy
The God Boy by Ian Cross, published by Penguin in 2003, is a poignant exploration of a young boy’s turmoil set against the backdrop of a Catholic boarding school. This edition spans 180 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Jimmy Sullivan, a thirteen-year-old who grapples with the fallout of his parents’ troubled marriage and the tragic events that ensue. As he reflects on his past, Jimmy’s voice oscillates between humor and rage, revealing the complexities of his emotional landscape.
Readers will find a vivid portrayal of life in a 1950s provincial New Zealand town, as Ian Cross delves into themes of faith, family dysfunction, and the loss of innocence. Through Jimmy’s unfiltered perspective, the story addresses serious issues such as marital strife and the impact of trauma on a young mind. This edition invites readers to engage with the nuanced and often painful realities of growing up amidst chaos, making it a significant addition to the realm of fiction and classics.
Official synopsis Publisher
I’m a God boy, Sister, ‘I said. ‘You don t have to worry about me, I’m a God boy.’ Jimmy Sullivan believed he was protected by God until his parents ‘unhappy marriage finally broke down, with tragic consequences. Now a disturbed thirteen-year-old at a Catholic boarding school, Jimmy rages at God for failing him as he tells of his own violent and obsessive reaction to the turbulent events of two years before. Through his uncomprehending and often humorous voice of tough indifference, a very adult drama emerges of marital strife, drunkenness and illicit abortion. Ian Cross vividly evokes life in a provincial New Zealand town in the 1950s, in his tale of the crippling of a bright and hopeful young mind.
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