About a Boy
About a Boy by Nick Hornby is a novel published by Penguin Books in 2002, featuring 278 pages in English. The story centers on Will Freeman, a thirty-six-year-old man who navigates life with a carefree attitude, enjoying the perks of being single and child-free. His unconventional method of meeting women involves attending single parents’ groups, where he encounters Marcus, an unusual twelve-year-old who is wise beyond his years. Their unexpected friendship leads to a journey of growth for both characters as they influence each other’s lives.
Readers will find a blend of humor and poignant moments as the narrative explores the dynamics between Will and Marcus. The book delves into themes of maturity and connection, highlighting the contrasts between their lifestyles. With its engaging storyline and relatable characters, this work of fiction offers an insightful look at the complexities of adulthood and childhood. The edition is designed for those who appreciate contemporary storytelling and character-driven narratives.
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About a Boy is Nick Hornby’s comic and heart-warming million-copy bestseller
‘How cool was Will Freeman?’
Too cool! At thirty-six, he’s as hip as a teenager. He’s single, child-free, goes to the right clubs and knows which trainers to wear. He’s also found a great way to score with women: attend single parents’ groups full of available (and grateful) mothers, all hoping to meet a Nice Guy.
Which is how Will meets Marcus, the oldest twelve-year-old on the planet. Marcus is a bit strange: he listens to Joni Mitchell and Mozart, looks after his mum and has never owned a pair of trainers. But Marcus latches on to Will – and won’t let go. Can Will teach Marcus how to grow up cool? And can Marcus help Will just to grow up?
This astonishing novel, now a modern classic, was adapted for the acclaimed 2002 film About A Boy, starring Hugh Grant and Nicholas Hoult. Fans of One Day by David Nicholls and Any Human Heart by William Boyd will devour this book, as will lovers of fiction everywhere.
‘A stunner of a novel. Utterly read-in-one-day, forget-where-you-are-on-the-tube-gripping’ Marie Claire
‘About the awful, hilarious, embarrassing places where children and adults meet, and Hornby has captured it with delightful precision’ Irish Times
‘It takes a writer with real talent to make this work, and Hornby has it – in buckets’ Literary Review
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