Submarine
Submarine by Joe Dunthorne, published by Hamish Hamilton in 2008, is a novel that explores the complexities of adolescence through the eyes of fifteen-year-old Oliver Tate. As he navigates the challenges of teenage life, Oliver is convinced that his father is suffering from depression and suspects his mother of having an affair. In his quest to reunite his family, he also grapples with the desire to lose his virginity to his girlfriend, Jordana, all while facing the humorous trials of growing up.
Readers will find a richly amusing narrative filled with the awkwardness and absurdity of teenage experiences, including mock GCSEs and the pursuit of first love. The story captures the essence of youth with its blend of humor and poignant moments, making it a relatable journey through the trials of adolescence. With 289 pages, this edition presents a vivid portrayal of Oliver’s misguided attempts to make sense of his world, offering insights into the challenges of family dynamics and personal growth.
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‘Excellent . . . the wonderful, Day-Glo certainties of adolescence have rarely been so brilliantly laid out’
INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY
Meet Oliver Tate, Fifteen years old. Convinced that his father is depressed (‘Depression comes in bouts. Like boxing. Dad is in the blue corner’) and that his mother is having an affair with her capoeira teacher (‘a hippy-looking twonk’), he embarks on a hilariously misguided campaign to bring the family back together. Meanwhile, he is also trying to lose his virginity – before her turns sixteen – to his pyromaniac girlfriend Jordana. Will Oliver succeed in either aim? Lose yourself in SUBMARINEand find out . . .
‘A richly amusing tale of mock GCSEs, sex, death and challenging vocabulary . . . Excruciatingly funny incidents and cracking gags’
TIME OUT
‘Perfectly pitched . . . transplants The Catcher in the Ryeto south Wales . . . Dunthorne can make you laugh like you did during double physics on a wet Wednesday afternoon’
OBSERVER
‘A brilliant first novel by a young man of ferocious comic talent’
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