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4.1 AVERAGE
4.1 AVERAGE
Following a 12 y.o boy, Norman is suffering from psoriasis. He wanted to be a comedian and he knows how to make people laugh. He then befriended Jax who not long later, dead. Its devastating. In the other hand, his mom Saddie, is not sure who’s Norman’s dad is. His mom is a YOLO kind of woman. Following that, Saddie’s colleague named Leonard offered help to drive them for hours to a place where Norman signed up for a talent show. Along the way, their second mission is looking for Norman’s biological father.
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This is a nice book and I can see why it was a Richard and Judy book club pick. I definitely think it is one of those books that you need to be in the right place, at the right time to really love. For me it didn't really hit that mark until the last 50 or so pages. Its a bit twee but sometimes you just need a nice lighthearted read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Suicide
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Nobody talk to me for a while I need to recover
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Norman Foreman is twelve. Norman and his best friend Jax love comedy, especially the greats and have a "five year plan" which culminates in them playing a gig at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Tragedy strikes when Jax dies from an asthma attack. Norman decides to continue with the plan but that summer. On the way to Edinburgh he hopes to discover which one of his mother's one night stands is his father. So Norman, his mum Sadie embark on a trip to Edinburgh, meeting the "suspects" along the way assisted by Sadie's elderly friend Leonard in his vintage Austin car.
An emotional yet comedic journey ensues as Norman journeys to Edinburgh for the gig of his life in memory of his friend Jax.
This was a well written debut, which although emotional, gave plenty of laughs.
A great mood booster of a book.
With thanks to The Pigeonhole for the opportunity to read.
An emotional yet comedic journey ensues as Norman journeys to Edinburgh for the gig of his life in memory of his friend Jax.
This was a well written debut, which although emotional, gave plenty of laughs.
A great mood booster of a book.
With thanks to The Pigeonhole for the opportunity to read.