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Book SynopsisTHE RICHARD AND JUDY BOOK CLUB AND NUMBER ONE AMAZON BESTSELLER
''The publishing sensation of the year: a compelling, uplifting and heart-rending debut novel''
Mail on Sunday
A Boy Made of Blocks is a funny, heartwarming story of family and love inspired by the author''s own experiences with his son, the perfect latest obsession for fans of The Rosie Project, David Nicholls and Jojo Moyes.
A father who rediscovers love
Alex loves his wife Jody, but has forgotten how to show it. He loves his son Sam, but doesn''t understand him. He needs a reason to grab his future with both hands.
A son who shows him how to live
Meet eight-year-old Sam: beautiful, surprising - and different. To him the world is a frightening mystery. But as his imagination comes to life, his family will be changed . . . for good.
''One of those wonderful books that makes you laugh and cry at the same ti
Trade Review
The publishing sensation of the year: a compelling, uplifting and heart-rending debut novel
* Mail on Sunday *
A Boy Made of Blocks is constructed around not just a great plot, but
a rare sense of honesty and insight. -- John Harris * Guardian *
Funny, expertly plotted and written with enormous heart. Readers who enjoyed
The Rosie Project will love
A Boy Made of Blocks - I did * Graeme Simsion *
A heart-warming and wise story . . .
I shed a few tears but was left with a warm glow * Cathy Rentzenbrink, author of The Last Act of Love *
Heartwarming, funny and special. I devoured this cracking book. * The Unmumsy Mum *
Very funny,
incredibly poignant and full of insight.
Awesome. * Jenny Colgan *
One of those wonderful books that
makes you laugh and cry at the same time * Good Housekeeping *
A Boy Made of Blocks is one of those
unique and exquisite stories that grab you from the very first line. Searingly honest and poignant . . . tremendously moving.
A truly beautiful story. * Heat *
Even the hardest of hearts will be warmed by this poignant tale based on the author's life with his autistic son * Mail on Sunday *
This is a wonderful, warm, insightful novel about family, friendship and love that
tugs at your heart. * Daily Mail *
Stuart scatters his rose petals with enough thorns to ensure his often very funny debut will get under the skin . . .
a tear-jerker -- Claire Allfree * Metro *
Be prepared to shed tears (Book of the Week) * Sun *
A Boy Made of Blocks is a wonderful read and I imagine that this will be one of many
outstanding novels by Keith Stuart. * Huffington Post *
This debut is sad, funny and full of
heart-melting moments that make tears inevitable. * Daily Express *
[A]
warm, humorous and touching story about fatherhood and family * Sunday Mirror *
This book is
incredible. Keith Stuart is a very clever man. * Stuart Heritage *
Fans of Nick Hornby with love this
funny and moving tale. * Closer *
A
heartwarming read * Sunday Express *
Warm and real, honest and heart-breaking,
joyous and life-affirming. It has the lot. * Vanessa Greene *
Keith Stuart is
a master at balancing humour alongside the serious. He has a light touch but also moves us deeply, and his characters are wonderfully real. Clever and full of insight. * Virginia Macgregor *
The characters are well-developed and vulnerable, learning to navigate and make sense of a world filled with obstacles. Stuart's debut novel is a
charming and timely tale of learning to connect in the digital age. * Kirkus *
An
engaging and satisfying read on modern parenting * Your Weekend (New Zealand) *
It was
refreshing to read a story where the characters flail around, panic, cry, swear, yet ultimately are determined to build little blocks of happiness with those whom they love. -- Cath Weeks * The Big Issue *
Touching and funny * Autism Eye *
An escape,
majestic and beautiful, into a world where imagination is the only limit. * Forbes *
Heartbreakingly realistic * Phoebe Morgan, author of The Doll House *
