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280 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140293456
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 11 May 1998
Description
Nick Hornby's second bestselling novel is about sex, manliness and fatherhood. Will is thirty-six, comfortable and child-free. And he's discovered a brilliant new way of meeting women - through single-parent groups. Marcus is twelve and a little b...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,705 reviews
Moods
emotional 64%
lighthearted 46%
reflective 44%
hopeful 41%
inspiring 17%
sad 16%
dark 9%
relaxing 9%
adventurous 7%
challenging 5%
tense 4%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 82% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide attempt, Suicide, Suicidal thoughtsModerate
Bullying, Mental illness, Drug useMinor
Animal death
280 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140293456
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 11 May 1998
Description
Nick Hornby's second bestselling novel is about sex, manliness and fatherhood. Will is thirty-six, comfortable and child-free. And he's discovered a brilliant new way of meeting women - through single-parent groups. Marcus is twelve and a little b...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,705 reviews
Moods
emotional 64%
lighthearted 46%
reflective 44%
hopeful 41%
inspiring 17%
sad 16%
dark 9%
relaxing 9%
adventurous 7%
challenging 5%
tense 4%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 82% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide attempt, Suicide, Suicidal thoughtsModerate
Bullying, Mental illness, Drug useMinor
Animal death