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Seller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United KingdomBetter World Books Ltd
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Condition: Used - Very good
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Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
Seller Inventory # GRP97125241
- Title
- In Bloom
- Author
- Crow, Matthew
- Publisher
- Ulverscroft
- Publication year
- 2016
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1444827219
- ISBN 13
- 9781444827217
- Item weight
- 2 pounds
- Dimensions
- N/A
Francis Wootton's first memory is of Kurt Cobain's death and there have since been other hardships much closer to home. At fifteen, he knows all about loss and rejection, and if he's honest, Francis - would-be poet, possible intellectual - feels he is wasted in Tyne and Wear.
Lower Fifth is supposed to be his time: but when he is diagnosed with leukaemia, a whole new world of worry presents itself. There's the horror of being held back a year at school, the threat of imminent baldness. But he hadn't reckoned on meeting Amber and finding a reason to tackle it all - the good the bad and everything in-between - head on.
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Review
A moving and wonderfully witty tale.There are certain possible joys in reading and one of them is finding a book that is genuinely - without labouring to be so - funny. This excellent book is worth anyone's time. (Telegraph)
The Fault In Our Stars meets Adrian Mole. Moving, funny and brilliantly narrated (Metro)
Matthew Crow writes brightly with verve and a great sense of fun (Northern Echo)
This is a novel that will make you cry, it will make you smile and leave you feeling uplifted at the end (The Reading Rat)
A genuinely likeable, and more importantly believable narrator. It is when In Bloom reminds you of its British base that Crow's writing really shines (We Love This Book)
Matthew Crow quite simply has an amazing talent. A remarkable read; hilarious, touching and painfully sad with strong, earthy characters that feel like family (Shaz's Book Blog)
Lovely.really well-written.definitely give this one a go (Fabulous Book Fiend)
In Bloom is brilliant and is at least The Fault in Our Stars' equal.refreshing.brilliantly written (Bookangel Booktopia)
The characters are refreshingly different, and the story is incredibly honest and life affirming. highly recommended (The Bookbag)
In Bloom is a compelling story with three-dimensional characters, a powerful dramatic momentum and a convincingly sad denouement. I hope that some imaginative cinema producer is already taking out his cheque book (Books for Keeps)
Moving. (The Sun)
Matthew Crow puts a very distinctive spin on a [familiar] idea. In Bloom scores highly for the vein of unforced humour that runs right the way through it, and some strong characters, especially Francis's mum, who is more than a match for any of her sons' verbal jousts. (The Herald)
Francis's narrative voice makes this witty, tender tale stand out. (The Observer)
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Better World Books Ltd
Dunfermline, United Kingdom
AbeBooks seller since October 13, 2008
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