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Box Hill: A Story Of Low Selfesteem
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The Winner Of The 2019 Fitzcarraldo Editions Novel Prizea Sizzling And Deeply Touching Love Story Between Two Men, Set In The Gay Biker Community Of 1970S London In Box Hill, A Vivid Comingofage Novel, A Young Man Suddenly Wakes Up To His Gay Selfon His Eighteenth Birthday, When He Receives The Best Gift Ever: Love And Sex. In The Woodsy Cruising Grounds Of Box Hill, Chubby Colin Literally Stumbles Over Glamorous Rayten Years Older, Leatherclad, Cool, Handsome, A Biker, And A Top. (Colin, If Largely Unformed, Is Nevertheless Decidedly A Bottom.) Colin Narrates His Loveconveying How Mindblowing Being With Ray Isin Comically Humblepie Terms. If There Are Leaders Then There Must Be Followers, And I Had Followership Skills In Plenty Just Waiting To Be Tapped. To This Day I Cant See A Fat Kid In Shorts Without Wanting To Rush Over And Give Him What Comfort I Can. To Tell Him It Wont Always Be Like This.Marsjones Uses Colins Naivete To Give A Fresh View Of The World And Of Love. Before Long, However, Homophobia, Class, Family Strife, And Loss Rear Their Ugly Heads. Yet In The End, It Seems Colins Modest View Oddly Takes In The Widest Horizon: He Learns That People Can Care About Anything. A Surprise And A Pleasure, Box Hill Is An Intensely Moving Short Novel.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Box Hill: A Story of Low Self-Esteem'? A: The main theme revolves around self-discovery and love, particularly focusing on the experiences of a young man, Colin, as he navigates his sexuality and relationships within the gay biker community of 1970s London.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Box Hill'? A: The author of 'Box Hill: A Story of Low Self-Esteem' is Adam Mars-Jones.
- Q: What is the page count of the book? A: 'Box Hill' has a total of 112 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: 'Box Hill' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Box Hill' published? A: 'Box Hill' was published on September 1, 2020.
- Q: Is 'Box Hill' suitable for young adult readers? A: 'Box Hill' addresses themes of sexuality and self-esteem, making it suitable for mature young adult readers who can engage with its complex emotional and social themes.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style of Adam Mars-Jones? A: Readers can expect a vivid and engaging writing style that combines humor with a deep emotional resonance, as Mars-Jones explores the characters' inner lives and relationships.
- Q: Does 'Box Hill' contain any explicit content? A: 'Box Hill' includes adult themes and sexual content, as it explores intimate relationships within the context of the gay community.
- Q: What awards has 'Box Hill' won? A: 'Box Hill' won the 2019 Fitzcarraldo Editions Novel Prize, highlighting its critical acclaim and literary merit.
- Q: What genre does 'Box Hill' belong to? A: 'Box Hill: A Story of Low Self-Esteem' falls under the genre of Literature & Fiction.