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Man and Boy

by Tony Parsons

Man and Boy by Tony Parsons X
Man and Boy by Tony Parsons
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    Apr 2001, 340 pages

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    May 2002, 340 pages

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Jasmine (04/08/03)

I didn't really enjoy reading this book much as it was quite boring. I didn't find it at all moving and very rarely was it funny. It is written well but just wasn't interesting enough for me to enjoy.
laky (03/25/03)

The book didn't live up to the standards that i was hearing about. but there were some suprises instore. i think the reviews somewhat mislead the reader into thinking the story is about one thing and you go on to find complex issues within it. it is alot like Fight Club, i wonder how many people went to see it for the title and not for the story. it was alot like that. i think the suprises were well recieved, and the harsh realities about single motherhood is dealt with well and the way men are also seen in an unbiased way are also suprising. you would think that the book would be biased toward males, making them the better off characters in the book, since the author is male and the title is 'male' but the women are seen fairly and are well represented, they are also the characters who have alot of control in the book. this is a great book for people who want to raise awareness about the issue of single parenthood and also those who might find themselves in a situation to learn about how others deal with their problems. although most of the dilemas are Harry's and revolve around Harry, he gives a good account about everything.
Russell Turner (03/20/03)

After only reading half of the book it was already the best book i had ever read!
gemma (01/14/03)

it was the best book i had ever read and i cant wait for more books like this from parsons to read!!!! already read man and wife, 10 out of 10 fo that one!!!
Hayley Cockram (10/18/02)

An excellent read, ive been trying to get my husband to read it ever since.
Pamela (10/06/02)

It's a emotional book, i enjoyed it very much!
Jodie Laey (08/23/02)

I have just lost my father and i felt this book was my strength and also like a shoulder to cry on. Totally absorbed by this excellent book!
Jason Lopez (08/22/02)

This book was wondeful. Hilarious yet sad at the same time. Issues that can truly be related to worldwide.

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