Isbn: 9781668204047 - the summer boy: a novel (10 Ergebnisse)

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Hardback. Zustand: Good. "Perfect reading for a heatwave . . . Doomed youth, simmering desire and 100-proof nostalgia is what Besson does--and he does it very well." --The Times (UK) From the author of the international bestseller Lie with Me, a "prismatic.moving" (Kirkus Reviews, STARRED review) novel set on an island off the coast of France, following a group of teenagers and the sudden disappearance of one of their number, leaving the rest with an enduring mystery Tell me, do you know why the most beautiful love stories must always end badly? In the summer of 1985, on a scruffy resort island off the coast of France, six teenagers-- five boys and one girl--band together for a final golden season before adulthood. Their days are drenched in sun, and their nights simmer with secrets, jealousy, and longing. Philippe is drawn to Nicolas, the quiet new boy who sees him in a way that no one else does. As their bond deepens, part of Nicolas remains unreachable--and then a sudden tragedy brings everything to a brutal end. The Summer Boy is a lush and unforgettable autobiographical tale, capturing the ineffable summers of youth in amber. Celebrated novelist Philippe Besson has shaped his memories into "a haunting and wistful work" (Publishers Weekly, STARRED review) about how one night--and one fierce connection--can echo across a lifetime. …

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

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Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 208 pages. 8.37x5.50x0.54 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 208 pages. 8.37x5.50x0.54 inches. In Stock.

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - On an island off the coast of France, six teenagers come together for a summer of desire and discovery until one of them vanishes forever, leaving the rest with an enduring mystery.Tell me, do you know why the most beautiful love stories must always end badly In the summer of 1985, on a scruffy resort island off the coast of France, six teenagersfive boys and one girlband together for a final golden season before adulthood. Their days are drenched in sun and freedom, and their nights simmer with secrets, jealousy, and longing. Philippe is drawn to Nicolas, the quiet new boy who sees him in a way that no one else does. As their bond deepens, part of Nicolas remains unreachableuntil a sudden tragedy brings their summer to a brutal end. The Summer Boy is a lush and unforgettable autobiographical tale, capturing the ineffable summers of youth in amber. Celebrated novelist Philippe Besson has shaped his memories into an aching meditation on how one summer nightand one fierce connectioncan echo across a lifetime.…