by Nick Hornby · Penguin · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780140293456
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«About a Boy» is the novel by Nick Hornby, published by Penguin in hardcover (288 pages, in English).
Will is a thirty-six-year-old Londoner who invents a son to join a single-parents group and pick up women. There he meets Marcus, a twelve-year-old boy who listens to Joni Mitchell, looks after his mother, and turns out to be far more mature than he seems. The friendship between them will teach them to accept their age and grow up.
Nick Hornby's second novel, set in London. This English-language Penguin edition was published on October 26, 2000.
For readers who enjoy British humor and stories of personal growth.
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).
