Peculiar Memories of Thomas Penman - Softcover

Robinson, Bruce

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1468303309 ISBN 13: 9781468303308

Publisher: Overlook Pr, 2013

Synopsis

All the while, he forms a special bond with his ailing Grandpa Walker, a World War II veteran prone to dark habits. Thomas undertakes a quest to locate his grandfather's legendary pornography collection, leading him to uncover secrets about the family that will change him irrevocably. The Peculiar Memories of Thomas Penman is a hilarious, engaging, and touching debut novel, an unforgettable tale of one teen's coming of age.

About this title

Review:

"Fresh and compelling . . . Handled with verve and affection." --"Los Angeles Times"

"A book I could read over and over again, a beautiful story told with such dexterity and depth, it can be enjoyed for both its imagination and its craft." --Simon Pegg, NPR's "All Things Considered"

"Sharp, spry, and darkly funny from the first page to the last."--"ForeWord"

About the Author:

Bruce Robinson has written and directed many films, including the cult classic "Withnail and I" and the adaptation of Hunter S. Thompson's "The Rum Diary" starring Johnny Depp. He has worked with Franco Zeffirelli, Ken Russell, and Francois Truffaut.

About this edition

• Publisher: Overlook Pr
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1468303309
• ISBN 13: 9781468303308
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 285