by Nick Hornby · Penguin Books · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780140285673
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About a Boy is a novel by British author Nick Hornby, published in 1998. The story follows Will Freeman, a 36-year-old man who lives off the royalties from a Christmas song written by his father. Will invents a son to join a single-parent support group in order to meet women. There he meets Marcus, a 12-year-old boy with family problems. As Will and Marcus get to know each other, they both learn valuable lessons about life, responsibility, and personal growth. The novel explores themes such as maturity, loneliness, friendship, and the search for meaning in modern life.
Nicholas Peter John Hornby is an English writer. He is best known for his memoir Fever Pitch (1992) and novels High Fidelity (1995) and About a Boy (1998), all of which were adapted into feature films. Hornby's work frequently touches upon music, sport, and the aimless and obsessive natures of his protagonists. His books have sold more than 5 million copies worldwide as of 2018. In a 2004 poll for the BBC, Hornby was named the 29th most influential person in British culture. He has received two Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay nominations for An Education (2009), and Brooklyn (2015).
