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Opis:Eighteen-year-old Hoult, an actor who played a role in the film adaptation of Hornby’s About a Boy (1988), is a terrific choice to narrate the author’s first young adult novel. Fifteen-year-old Sam’s girlfriend gets pregnant. What should he do? He doesn’t want to repeat the mistakes of his mother, who got pregnant as a teen. Distressed Sam talks to his poster of skateboarding legend Tony Hawk, which helps his troubled teenage soul. This moving, bittersweet work is packed with Hornby’s trademark insight and incisive wit. Native Brit Hoult’s voice is charming, and his accent is very pronounced. In fact it may take listeners a few chapters to become accustomed to his cadence and lilt, but once they do, they will be rewarded with a memorable listening experience.
...a sweet and funny story about mistakes and choices. -- VOYA
...full of pleasures that readers familiar with Hornby should recognize, such as the kooky subsidiary characters and clever off-center dialogue... -- Kirkus
...full of wit, humor and pathos. -- San Francisco Chronicle
A sure bet for Hornby fans of any age -- Publishers Weekly, starred review
A sure bet for Hornby fans of any age. -- Publishers Weekly Hornby's witty, gentle genius shines through. -- USA Today
Hornby...shows he understands the psyche of an adolescent boy just as well as he does those of men. -- KLIATT
The characters are given the opportunity to grow with charm and wit while facing the challenges of young adulthood. -- School Library Journal
Vintage Hornby: a witty trek inside the emotional life of the modern male. -- People
Well-balanced wit and weight, prominent pop-culture placement...and an exploration of that tricky line that separates youths from adults. -- The Washington Times