About a Boy
by Nick Hornby
About a Boy by Nick Hornby holds a well received rating of 3.79 out of 5, based on 102K reader ratings. First published in 1998. The book spans 307 pages.
About About a Boy
'How cool was Will Freeman?'Too cool! At thirty-six, he's as hip as a teenager. He's single, child-free, goes to the right clubs and knows which trainers to wear. He's also found a great way to score with women: attend single parents' groups full of available (and grateful) mothers, all hoping to meet a Nice Guy.Which is how Will meets Marcus, the oldest twelve-year-old on the planet. Marcus is a bit strange: he listens to Joni Mitchell and Mozart, looks after his mum and has never owned a pair of trainers. But Marcus latches on to Will - and won't let go. Can Will teach Marcus how to grow up cool? And can Marcus help Will just to grow up?
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Nick Hornby |
| Published | 1998 |
| Pages | 307 |
| Genres | Fiction, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.79 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 101,999 |
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What genre is About a Boy?
About a Boy is categorized as Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fiction.
Is About a Boy worth reading?
Based on 102K reader ratings, About a Boy has an average score of 3.79 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is About a Boy?
About a Boy has 307 pages.
Who wrote About a Boy?
About a Boy was written by Nick Hornby. It was first published in 1998.
What is the ISBN for About a Boy?
The ISBN-13 for About a Boy is 9780140285670.0.
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