About a Boy by Nick Hornby

About a Boy

Nick Hornby

286 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction contemporary funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

Description

'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 ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,210 reviews

Moods

funny 81%
emotional 59%
lighthearted 46%
reflective 43%
hopeful 39%
inspiring 15%
sad 14%
adventurous 7%
relaxing 6%
challenging 5%
dark 3%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 29%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

3.68

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