Synopses & Reviews
The #1 New York Times bestseller now in a brand new paperback package. For 16-year-old Sam, life is about to get extremely complicated. He and his girlfriend-make that ex-girlfriend- Alicia have gotten themselves into a bit of trouble. Sam is suddenly forced to grow up and struggle with the familiar fears and inclinations that haunt us all.
Nick Hornby's poignant and witty novel shows a rare and impressive understanding of human relationships and what it really means to be a man.
Synopsis
The #1New York Timesbestseller from the beloved, award-winning author ofFunny Girl, High Fidelity, andAbout A Boy.
For 16-year-old Sam, life is about to get extremely complicated. He and his girlfriend make that ex-girlfriend Alicia have gotten themselves into a bit of trouble. Sam is suddenly forced to grow up and struggle with the familiar fears and inclinations that haunt us all.
Nick Hornby s poignant and witty novel shows a rare and impressive understanding of human relationships and what it really means to be a man."
Synopsis
Hornby's first novel for young adults--a wonderfully witty, poignant, "New York Times"-bestselling story about a teenage boy who is unexpectedly thrust into fatherhood--is now available in a trade-sized paperback edition.
Synopsis
The #1 New York Times bestseller now in a brand new paperback package. For 16-year-old Sam, life is about to get extremely complicated. He and his girlfriend-make that ex-girlfriend- Alicia have gotten themselves into a bit of trouble. Sam is suddenly forced to grow up and struggle with the familiar fears and inclinations that haunt us all.
Nick Hornby's poignant and witty novel shows a rare and impressive understanding of human relationships and what it really means to be a man.
About the Author
Nick Hornby is the author of six internationally bestselling novels (
High Fidelity, About a Boy, How to be Good, A Long Way Down, Slam and
Juliet, Naked) and several works of non-fiction including
Fever Pitch, Songbook and
Ten Years In The Tub, a collection of his 'Stuff I've Been Reading' columns from the
Believer. His screenplay for the film
An Education was nominated for an Academy Award. He lives in Highbury, north London.