About a Boy
Book • 1998
About a Boy follows the lives of Will Freeman, a 36-year-old bachelor living off his father's royalties, and Marcus Brewer, a 12-year-old boy struggling with his mother's depression.
Their paths cross when Will joins a single parents group, leading to an unconventional friendship that changes both their lives.
The novel explores themes of identity, belonging, and the power of human connection.
Their paths cross when Will joins a single parents group, leading to an unconventional friendship that changes both their lives.
The novel explores themes of identity, belonging, and the power of human connection.
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Mentioned by Edwin Latimer as an example of a second novel that was rated higher than the author's first novel.
Hot prospects: a sobering IPCC report
Mentioned by Edwin Latimer as an example of an author whose second novel was rated more highly than his first.
Hot prospects: a sobering IPCC report
