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Book SynopsisFor fans of David Nicholls, a brilliantly funny and touching new novel from the bestselling author of HOW TO TALK TO A WIDOWER, selected for the Richard and Judy Book Club.
Trade ReviewGenuinely very funny, as well as engaging and rather moving * DAILY MAIL *
Witty story of Silver, a lonely middle-aged ex-rockstar with a pregnant teenage daughter. * HEAT *
Another tear-jerker that's told with great wit, this time written from a bloke's point of view. Jonathan has been a pick on the Richard and Judy Book Club before, and this is a nicely observed poignant take on learning to be a man and a father before time runs out. * STAR magazine *
Tropper is a master of the mid-life male coming-of-age story, and his latest is full of the charm and wit his readers cherish * BOOKLIST *
It's amazing what can happen in the hands of the casually brilliant author. . . . Read and weep with laughter * ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY *
'A poignant story about facing death and celebrating life, even when things seem well beyond repair' * THE DAILY BEAST *
'Eminently quotable, hilariously funny, and emotionally draining, this arresting tour de force will entertain well after the book is done' * LIBRARY JOURNAL *
'A tender and unexpectedly hilarious take on the messiness of family life' * PEOPLE *
Very well-observed . . . fabulously entertaining * THE TIMES on THIS IS WHERE I LEAVE YOU *
Consistently witty, often insightful and full of strong and engaging characters * DAILY TELEGRAPH on HOW TO TALK TO A WIDOWER *
Sad, funny, brilliant * EVENING HERALD on HOW TO TALK TO A WIDOWER *
'Darkly entertaining . . . fast and fresh' * NEW YORK TIMES on HOW TO TALK TO A WIDOWER *
