Buy physical copy buy as ibook buy for kindle buy digital audio version an audio book extract from the downloadable audiobook edition of nick hornbys moving and witty tale slam, read by nicholas hoult, star of the film about a boy. The first edition of the novel was published in 2007, and was written by nick hornby. The main characters of this fiction, young adult story are. Nick hornby is the author of the internationally bestselling novels high fidelity, about a boy, a long way down, slam, juliet, naked, and funny girl, as well as several works of nonfiction. So, slam is hornbys first and only young adult book to date but now that ive read it via listening on audiobook im really crossing my fingers that he writes something else for this readership because slam was just so darn good. The book is telling us that dave is an uneducated guy and that he is not a family guy p. Sam, the main character, is barely sixteen years old when he is thrust into a world filled with big decisions. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 309 pages and is available in hardcover format. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet.
The book has been awarded with manchester book award nominee for. The books main theme is teenage pregnancy and it is written from the perspective of a teenager, sam. The first chapter of the novel slam, that was written by nick hornby and published in 2001 introduces the reader into the world of sam, the protagonist of this novel. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. The unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of nick hornbys hilarious comingofage novel slam, read by nicholas hoult, star of the films about a boy. His parents ar divorced and he lives together with his mum in a small flat. This is the story of sam and alicia, and with them at the heart of the plot, slam is definitely written with teen readers in. For 16yearold sam, life is about to get extremely complicated. Pdf slam book by nick hornby free download 309 pages. If you are a fan of any of his previous work then you will definitely enjoy slam. I know what youve been reading for the last ten years, so id say were more than acquaintances now and i dont browse similar sections in the bookstore. Slam is a novel written by british author nick hornby, published in 2007.
Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Nick hornby is the author of seven other bestselling novels, including high fidelity, about a boy, and a long way down, as well as several works of nonfiction. Oct 16, 2007 download or stream slam by nick hornby. Nick hornbys poignant and witty novel shows a rare and impressive understanding of human relationships and what it really means to be a. There was this time when everything seemed to have come together. Make that exgirlfriendbecause by the time she tells him shes pregnant, theyve already called it quits. Download audiobooks by nick hornby stream or download. Throughout the chapters 59 of the novel slam by nick hornby, a prominent theme observed was premature adjustment.
Hornby remains a major donor to the charity and is still involved as a vice president. Slam audiobook by nick hornby 9781429586351 rakuten kobo. It doesnt matter if you dont know who he is, just trust me. Oct 16, 2007 listen to slam audiobook by nick hornby.
Its hard to pinpoint what i love most about nick hornbys books. Like the years it seeks to dramatise, teenage fiction is rife with uncertainty. He and his girlfriendmake that exgirlfriend alicia have gotten themselves. Sam just asks, and then thinks about what tony would do. Just when everything is coming together for sam, his girlfriend alicia drops a bombshell. In fact, he even has a poster of tony in his bedroom and talks to it sometimes. I do tend to feel that hornbys endings at times lack punch but this is, perhaps. Nick hornbys poignant and witty novel shows a rare and impressive understanding of human relationships and what it really means to be a man. Slam is a coming of age tale told in nick hornbys brilliantly dry. Fantastic character development as ever from nick hornby. Slam, from the acclaimed author of about a boy and high fidelity is a teenage novel about a boy who has to grow up in big, big hurry. Nick hornby was directly involved in the creation of the charity ambitious about autism, then known as treehouse trust, and its school treehouse school, as a result of trying to find specialist education for his son danny. There was this time when everything seemed to have.
Dave jones is the father of the main caracter sam jones. Sep 24, 2015 i know what youve been reading for the last ten years, so id say were more than acquaintances now and i dont browse similar sections in the bookstore. The unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of nick hornby s hilarious comingofage novel slam, read by nicholas hoult, star of the films about a boy and warm. Sep 22, 2018 humor audiobooks nick hornby fever pitch. The washington post proclaims, we want to hear whatever this kid has got to say the whole scary, hilarious story hornby just makes it look easy. Mar 14, 2014 so, slam is hornbys first and only young adult book to date but now that ive read it via listening on audiobook im really crossing my fingers that he writes something else for this readership because slam was just so darn good. He is a big fan of skating especially of his idol tony hawk.
Nick hornby is the author of six internationally bestselling novels high fidelity, about a boy, how to be good, a long way down, slam and juliet, naked and several works of nonfiction including fever pitch, songbook and ten years in the tub, a collection of his stuff ive been reading columns from the believer. The unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of nick hornbys hilarious comingofage novel slam, read by nicholas hoult, star of the films about a boy and warm. Sam is a mostly normal 16yearold but life takes an unexpected turn when his exgirlfriend discovers shes pregnant. Hornby has a gift for giving his characters unique voices, and his slam narrator is no exception. Butdespite his interests in sports, biographies, and dickens our tastes have dovetailed quite a few times. An audio book extract from the downloadable audiobook edition of nick hornbys moving and witty tale slam, read by nicholas hoult, star of the film about a boy, as well as channel 4s skins. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. I may not persuade finn to watch about a boy, but i went ahead and downloaded the audiobook for our next car trip. Slam audiobook extract read by nicholas hoult by penguin books uk on soundcloud great audiobook not just for teens. As always, hornbys fiction is honest, and emotional without resorting to cheap tricks to manipulate the reader.
Jan 27, 2016 please like and subsribe if you wnat more this random videos. The unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of nick hornbys hilarious comingofage novel slam, read by nicholas hoult, star of the films about a boy and warm bodies, as well as channel 4s skins. An audio book extract from the downloadable audiobook edition of nick hornbys moving and witty tale slam, read by nicholas hoult, star of the film about a boy. Jun 29, 2015 the first chapter of the novel slam, that was written by nick hornby and published in 2001 introduces the reader into the world of sam, the protagonist of this novel. Many of his books have been turned into successful films and tv series. The short description of slam did not really appeal to me, but i decided to purchase and download the audiobook anyway, and was very happy to be proven wrong. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream.
The unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of nick hornby s hilarious comingofage novel slam, read by nicholas hoult, star of the films about a boy and warm bodies, as well as channel 4s skins. And so obviously it was time to go and screw it all up. I may not persuade finn to watch about a boy, but i went ahead and. Slam prompted some great talks about sex, pregnancy, abortion, social support for young parents, and the songs wed choose to accompany our major life events. Listen to slam by nick hornby available from rakuten kobo.
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