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The Book of George
- Author
- Kate Greathead
- Narrator
- Kate Handford
- Publisher
- W. F. Howes Ltd.
- Publish Date
- 30 January 2025
- Run Time
- 9 hours 37 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
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What to expect
Sure, you might find him disappointing. But no one is more disappointed in George than George himself.
As funny as it is astute and as singular as it is universal, The Book of George is a deft, unexpectedly moving never-coming-of-age for anyone who has ever been a reluctant mother, cleaner or therapist to a George of their own.
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- Author
- Kate Greathead
- Narrator
- Kate Handford
- Duration
- 9 hours 37 minutes
- Release Date
- 30 January 2025
- ISBN
- 9781004191345
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- W. F. Howes Ltd.
- Genre
- Fiction: general and literary, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Satirical fiction and parodies
Synopsis
We all know a George. He's the kind of guy who's brimming with potential but incapable of following through; he doesn't know if he's in love with his girlfriend, but he certainly likes having her around; he's distant from - but still reliant on - his mother; he swears he'll finish his novel one day.Sure, you might find him disappointing. But no one is more disappointed in George than George himself.As funny as it is astute and as singular as it is universal, The Book of George is a deft, unexpectedly moving never-coming-of-age for anyone who has ever been a reluctant mother, cleaner or therapist to a George of their own.
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