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Thursday, May 01, 2008
Slam
Much of Nick Hornby’s previous work has centered on sympathetic and likable male characters who are finally, inevitably forced to do a bit of growing up. It may come a little late for some of Hornby’s guys, but get there they usually do, and in the meantime the books are a fun ride for the rest of us. With Slam, Nick Hornby turns his hand to Young Adult fiction for the first time and introduces his readers to another likable male character, Sam Jones. The difference this time around, however, is that fifteen-year-old Sam manages to do most of his growing up by the time he turns eighteen instead of waiting until he closes in on thirty.
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Wonderful, Sam! I saw this in your "reading now" pile and hungrily waiting for the review like a dog sitting close to your chair at mealtimes. I was surprised Nick Hornby wrote a YA novel, but never fear...no labels can keep me from reading my hot-lit crush.
ReplyDeleteIt's a weird thing about Nick Hornby. His books make better movies than novels.
ReplyDeleteI just knew you'd be willing to give this one a shot, bybee. You won't be sorry. :-)
ReplyDeleteI've only seen one of his movies, gfs3, "High Fidelity" and didn't like the way it was placed in the U.S. instead of in Britain. I'll probably see the others at some point.
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