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A Question of Attraction

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It is 1985 and Brian Jackson, a working-class kid on full scholarship, has started his first semester at a university. In addition to his anxiety about his humble origins and whether or not he’ll fit in, Brian harbors a dark secret: a burning, long-held, lovingly kindled ambition … He wants to appear on the wildly popular TV quiz show University Challenge. When he finally makes the team and his dream comes true, life seems perfect, especially given his infatuation for a fellow teammate—the beautiful, brainy, and intimidatingly WASPy Alice Harbinson. But just when Brian thinks he has all the answers, he discovers that the question of attraction is the most mind-boggling of all …

Critics Review

“In his first novel, which has all the hallmarks of a nclassic coming-of-age story, Nicholls creates one droll, perfect set npiece after another. From Brian’s James Brown-like dance moves to his nexcruciating encounter with Alice’s naked parents, this is sublime and nbrilliant comedy.”

Booklist (starred review)

“Entertaining first novel…the writing is often sharp and funny…readers will nroot for hapless, engaging Brian as he struggles his way out of nadolescence.”

Publishers Weekly

“Recounted in the first person with good-natured, nself-deprecating humor, this first novel tells a delightful ncoming-of-age story.”

Library Journal
Author David Nicholls
Narrator Erik Steele
Duration 11 hours and 22 minutes
Release Date
ISBN 9781602832466
Format Audiobook
Publisher Blackstone Publishing
Genre Contemporary romance, Fiction: general and literary, Humorous fiction, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Romance
Availability US

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