Submarine A Novel
Submarine A Novel by Joe Dunthorne, published by Random House Publishing Group on May 24, 2011, is a literary work that explores the complexities of adolescence through the eyes of its protagonist, Oliver Tate. This edition, a media tie-in, spans 320 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Oliver as he navigates the turbulent waters of teenage life, attempting to understand his parents’ faltering marriage, his feelings for his classmate Jordana Bevan, and his own place in the world.
Readers will find a blend of satire and coming-of-age themes as Oliver embarks on a journey filled with humor and introspection. The story captures his attempts to balance the challenges of growing up, including the quest for love and the struggle to comprehend adult relationships. Through Oliver’s unique perspective, the novel delves into the intricacies of human emotions and the often perplexing nature of adolescence, making it a thoughtful exploration of youth and identity.
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NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE • “[Dunthorne’s] precocious talent and cheerful fondness for the teenage male are showcased in Submarine. . . . Oliver’s voice is funny and dead-on.”—The New York Times Book Review (Editors’ Choice)
At once a self-styled social scientist, a spy in the baffling adult world, and a budding, hormone-driven emotional explorer, Oliver Tate is stealthily nosing his way forward through the murky and uniquely perilous waters of adolescence. His objectives? Uncovering the secrets behind his parents’ teetering marriage, unraveling the mystery that is his alluring and equally quirky classmate Jordana Bevan, and understanding where he fits in among the mystifying beings in his orbit. Struggling to buoy his parents’ wedded bliss, deep-six his own virginity, and sound the depths of heartache, happiness, and the business of being human, what’s a lad to do? Poised precariously on the cusp of innocence and experience, Oliver Tate aims to damn the torpedoes and take the plunge.
Praise for Submarine
“[Joe Dunthorne is] probably destined to be compared with Mark Haddon and Roddy Doyle.”—The Miami Herald
“This absolutely winning debut novel isn’t so much a coming-of-age tale as it is a reflection on what it means to be a certain age and of an uncertain mind.”—Los Angeles Times
“A brilliant first novel by a young man of ferocious comic talent.”—The Times (London)
“Preternaturally wise, slightly devious and highly entertaining.”—USA Today
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