About this title: Hyland pens a restrained, emotionally taut, and sometimes oddly funny portrait of a misfit--John Egan, a 12-year-old in the body of a grown man with the voice of a giant, and an obsession for the "Guinness Book of World Records."
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Description: Good. 1841957402 Library copy with mylar cover and library markings. Great service. Fast shipping. Saving trees 1 page at a time! read more
Description: Good. 1841957402 Former library item may have library binding and show stamps, stickers or other marks. Items not meeting quality expectations may be returned. Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. read more
Description: Very good. Book has appearance of light use with no easily noticeable wear. Millions of satisfied customers and climbing. Thriftbooks is the name you can trust, guaranteed. Spend Less. Read More. read more
Description: Good. 2007-Paperback----Used-Good-Hall Street Books proudly ships from Brooklyn, NY. All orders are processed and shipped within 24 hours, M-F. 100% money back No-Worry guarantee with expedited delivery and delivery confirmation available. read more
Description: Very Good. 326 Pages. Measures: 5-1/4" x 7-3/4" Clean, tight copy with no writing or markings. The spine is not creased. Not an Ex-Library book. Colorfully illustrated cover. Includes 37 Chapters and a brief biography of the author. read more
Description: New. 1841958786 NEW & Unread Book with Remainder Mark BUT DIFFERENT COVER THAN PICTURED-May Have Slight Handling Wear From Bookstore Shelf-In stock For Immediate Shipping. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Canongate U. S
Date Published: 2007
ISBN-13:9781841958781ISBN:1841958786
Description: New. Moderate wear on cover, clean inside GoodwillnyBooks is committed to providing each customer with the highest standard of customer service. You may return new items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Canongate U. S
Date Published: 2007
ISBN-13:9781841958781ISBN:1841958786
Description: Fine. Different cover art than shown, same content. LIKE NEW-NEVER READ! Book is an overstock and may show minor wear or have marker line (remainder mark) on edge. read more
Edition: 1st
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Canongate U. S
Date Published: 2006-02-17
ISBN-13:9781841957401ISBN:1841957402
Description: Like New. May be shiny, in some instances dust jackets are not included, no missing pages, no damage to binding, may have a remainder mark. read more
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Description: Good. Purchasing this DVD supports the North Central Regional Library. Thriftbooks and NCRL have partnered to help raise additional funds for the library system. Library ID found on DVD and case. Ex-Library book-will contain library markings. Almost in new condition. Book shows only very slight signs of use. Cover and binding are undamaged and pages show minimal use. Millions of satisfied customers and climbing. Thriftbooks is the name you can trust, guaranteed. Spend Less. Read More. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Canongate U. S
Date Published: 2006-02-17
ISBN-13:9781841957401ISBN:1841957402
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"A good read, really well written with some elements of the story hinted at being quite disturbing at times. Felt like it needed more answers at the end of the book and that some parts of the story needed exploring more, but I suppose that was what made the book as the narrator is an eleven year old boy - providing a very believable perspective. Would recommend but not sure I would rave about it."
"I can't say this was a bad book. I feel like this story of an out of place, odd 12-year-old and his messed up family was written well. It definitely affected me emotionally. I had a hard time with the middle third of the book because it was quite depressing. I don't have a hard time with depressing or down material generally either.
I think the reason this gets two stars is because the work is too subtle in parts and too hatchet-like in others. The last third didn't line up with the rest of the book for me. I had a hard time believing John especially would behave the way he did. The ending itself left me shaking my head wondering what all the point was of the earlier drama.
This book might resonate with some people. But not me."
"I have had this book on my shelf for a while, and picked it up this week for the first time. I finished it in 2 days on a return very long train journey.
It is a story of a boy, that thinks he has a gift and his frustration when people doubt it. He is no 'ordinary' boy for sure, but that is more to do with his appearance.
It is also a story of relationships, between the boy and his parents, and their own relationship and issues, and I enjoyed the realistic picture the author paints of a young boy trying to understand the complicated lives of adults.
A good read, and an easy read. I have read it for what it is, a book on my shelf that needed reading, and I am glad I did, and I ignored the hype of it being shortlisted for the Booker Prize."
"I had high hopes for this book since it was a Booker nominee, however it was pretty sluggish for the first 2/3 of the book. By the time it picked up and got interesting, it was over and the reader is left to figure out the ending for themselves.
The book is easy to read, which is the upside. The big shock at the end, however, isn't such a big surprise -- just a disappointment."
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