About a boy

Will Freeman is effortlessly cool, maintaining a youthful vibe at thirty-six. He leads a carefree lifestyle, embracing singlehood and childlessness while frequenting trendy clubs and sporting the latest footwear. His unique approach to dating involves attending single parents' events, where he connects with receptive women eager for a 'Nice Guy.' It's at one of these gatherings that he encounters Marcus, an unusually mature twelve-year-old. Marcus stands out with his taste for Joni Mitchell and Mozart, and his responsibility towards his mother, despite never having owned a pair of trendy sneakers. Marcus quickly forms an attachment to Will, refusing to let go. The big question is whether Will can impart to Marcus the essence of being cool, while Marcus offers Will lessons in maturity. This remarkable novel, already hailed as a modern classic, inspired the popular 2002 film "About A Boy," starring Hugh Grant and Nicholas Hoult. Fans of David Nicholls' "One Day" and William Boyd's "Any Human Heart," along with fiction enthusiasts, will find this book irresistible. Marie Claire describes it as "a stunning novel that grips you till the last page," while the Irish Times praises its humorous and accurate depiction of the awkward yet comical interactions between generations. Literary Review lauds Hornby's exceptional talent, noting his skillful execution of the story.