Man and Boy (Harry Silver, #1)
by Tony Parsons
Man and Boy by Tony Parsons holds a well received rating of 3.55 out of 5, based on 11.6K reader ratings. First published in 1999. The book spans 368 pages.
About Man and Boy
HE HAD TO FACE THE TOUGHEST JOB OF HIS LIFE. AND HE NEVER ONCE THOUGHT HE'D BE ON HIS OWN. Harry had it all: a beautiful wife, an adorable four-year-old son, and a high-paying media job. But on the eve of his thirtieth birthday, with one irresponsible act, he threw it all away. Suddenly he finds himself an unemployed single father trying to figure out how to wash his son's hair the way Mommy did and whether green spaghetti is proper breakfast food. This brilliantly engaging novel will tug at your heart as Harry learns to become a father to his son and a son to his aging father, takes stabs at finding new love, and makes the hardest decision of his life.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Tony Parsons |
| Published | 1999 |
| Pages | 368 |
| Genres | Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Chick-lit, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.55 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 11,603 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What genre is Man and Boy?
Man and Boy is categorized as Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Chick-lit. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Man and Boy worth reading?
Based on 11.6K reader ratings, Man and Boy has an average score of 3.55 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Man and Boy?
Man and Boy has 368 pages.
Who wrote Man and Boy?
Man and Boy was written by Tony Parsons. It was first published in 1999.
What is the ISBN for Man and Boy?
The ISBN-13 for Man and Boy is 9780743225080.0.
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