Reviews

About A Boy, by Nick Hornby

ronjabjoerk's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

diamondolc's review against another edition

2.0

Meh. Not bad, but just kinda ~okay~ in my opinion.

dropout's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional inspiring sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

dangermoves's review against another edition

4.0

Great book. Don't think I'd bother with the movie though.

_ktamara's review against another edition

3.0

to be honest, I was a bit underwhelmed by this book. I might have "set myself up for failure" in a sense. I thought this book was going to be such a quick read for me, but it REALLY wasn't. just felt like some scenarios and things were a bit overexplained when they didn't have to be, hence why the whole story got a little boring at times. but, I will say, that if you're looking for a slower-paced story, just about average people that you can relate to and slowly grow a love for, this should be something you pick up! it made me laugh out loud many times, and Marcus was a sweetheart the whole way through, just trying to make a sense of life in general and it was heartwarming and also heartbreaking at times. okay, I'm just gonna wrap this up with "would ultimately recommend to a friend!" :)

cerys_nuala's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

lotta21's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.25

kt01's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Suicide, Cursing, Bullying, and Mental illness

ryannthegirl's review against another edition

4.0

You’ll only hear Hugh Grant’s voice in your head.

lyd47sf's review against another edition

reflective medium-paced

• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0