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Literary Fiction · LightA shallow bachelor befriends a lonely twelve-year-old
About a Boy
by Nick Hornby
See it on Amazon1998Easy readFast pace
What it is about
Will Freeman, a man who lives on royalties, pretends to be a single father to meet women and befriends Marcus, a boy who needs a role model. Hornby’s 1998 novel is a comedy about growing up.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy literary fiction that puts character and language first, with a light mood and a fast pace. It is an easy read.
Themes: Friendship · Fatherhood · London
Screen adaptation
About a Boy (2002)
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