| Nick Hornby's “About a boy” is a gentle story that centers around the developing relationship between Marcus, a twelve-year-old boy trapped in a forty-year-old mind, and Will, a 36-year-old philanderer with the emotional development of a teenager. As their relationship progresses, Will helps Marcus enjoy life while he comes to terms with a family crisis, while Marcus helps will deal with his commitment phobia. | ||
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Plot & Themes Tone of book? - thoughtful Time/era of story - 1980's-1999 Family, loving relations Yes Special relationship with - son Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book Main Character Gender - Male Profession/status: Age: - a kid Ethnicity/Nationality Unusual characteristics: Main Adversary Identity: - Male Age: - 20's-30's Profession/status: How sensitive is this character? Sense of humor - Cynical sense of humor Intelligence - Average intelligence Setting Europe Yes European country: - England/UK City? Yes City: - London Writing Style Amount of dialog - significantly more dialog than descript |
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