About a Boy (1998)

I really enjoyed this book and it was an easy read. I found some of the conversations about suicide to be helpful and quite inspirational. ( )

I hadn't read this before, I had seen the film in the cinema and enjoyed it, (another one where I had bought and enjoy playing the soundtrack). The film is surprisingly close to the book, although there are a few little differences here and there - understandable as it is a book, not a screenplay.
The depth of the characters - even the apparently shallow characters is excellent. They are captured really well. The story is excellent, and the progression of the story is well-paced. Thoroughly enjoyable. ( )

This was laugh out loud funny and my favorite Nick Hornby book. I liked the movie but the book was much better. ( )

This novel started off really promising and I was really enjoying it but it seemed to taper off towards the end. The character growth didn't seem earned or deep enough. The resolution was rushed and it was hardly a resolution at all. Hmm, not sure if I'll be trying another Nick Hornby in a hurry. ( )

Of course I couldn't help but picture Hugh Grant in every page so naturally I loved the book. The ending was so much more interesting than the film. Quick read, perfect for a day at the pool. ( )