{"product_id":"the-magnificent-sons-9780349416953","title":"The Magnificent Sons","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003ePre-order the new sharp, hilarious Justin Myers novel, LEADING MAN, now!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003e''Funny, beautifully observed and moving'' Adam Kay\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*****\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTwo brothers. Two different journeys. The same hope of a magnificent future.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt twenty-nine, Jake D''Arcy has finally got his life just right. Job with prospects: check. Steady girlfriend: check. Keeping his exhausting, boisterous family at bay: check. So why isn''t he happier?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen his confident, much-adored younger brother Trick comes out as gay to a rapturous response, Jake realises he has questions about his own repressed bisexuality, and that he can''t wait any longer to find his answers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs Trick begins to struggle with navigating the murky waters of adult relationships, Jake must confront himself and those closest to him. He''s beginning to believe his own life could be magnificent, if he can be brave enough to make it happen . . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*****\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e''\u003cb\u003eTales Of\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDoes exactly what it says on the tin: MAGNIFICENT. Funny, beautifully observed and moving -- Adam Kay, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThis is Going to Hurt\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJust wonderful. Warm, funny and believable, with characters you feel you know. And with, as ever, some enviably KILLER lines . . . -- Marina O'Loughlin\u003cbr\u003eFunny, kind, insightful book, about those who get left behind. Sensitive, honest, and never afraid to take the piss -- Russell T Davies\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTales Of The City\u003c\/i\u003e for a new generation . . . I fell hard and fast for this and wasn't ready for it to end. It's an exceptional read, smart, touching, razor-sharp one-liners, a joyous, gorgeous, life-affirming read with characters that burst from the page yet remain believable. I fell utterly in love with it -- John Marrs\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Magnificent Sons\u003c\/i\u003e is a witty, warm and wonderful novel. It has a terrific cast of characters, some really rich relationships, and offers a fascinating insight into both bisexuality and sibling rivalry. As ever, Justin Myers is as sharp as a stiletto and had me laughing like a particularly filthy drain -- Matt Cain\u003cbr\u003eThis really is a touching, witty book. Myers cements his reputation for wry insights into modern sexuality -- Gareth Rubin\u003cbr\u003eBrilliant. I fell in love with Jake and there was something special about reading the brothers' stories unfold while keeping one eye on my own magnificent sons playing in our garden -- The Unmumsy Mum\u003cbr\u003eIn sparklingly astute prose Justin Myers pins down what it is to be struggling to articulate your sexuality in your thirties, and all the accompanying confusion, pain, family tensions and friendship shifts. Original, compelling, touching and funny -- Francesca Hornak, author of \u003ci\u003e Seven Days of Us\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA funny, keenly observed tale about relationships and identity * Red Magazine *\u003cbr\u003eWith razor sharp observation, this coming of age story is full of heart * Sunday Mirror *\u003cbr\u003eReally funny, really moving, really sweet, a really great read . . . I tore through it . . . Love it! -- Lindsey Kelk\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Magnificent Sons \u003c\/i\u003eis a compelling story that explores the intricacies of family and sexuality, while being entertaining and amusing; pick yourself a sunny afternoon and devour it! -- Is That You Darling\u003cbr\u003eJustin Myers (AKA The Guyliner) brings his signature wit and empathy to this portrait of a larger-than-life family at a crossroads. It sparkles with humour and some great set pieces underpinned by a reflective layer concerned with self-and mutual acceptance. He does a good job of conveying the incomprehension and preconceptions which surround bisexuality -- Isabel Costello\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Little, Brown Book Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48733669818711,"sku":"9780349416953","price":9.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780349416953.jpg?v=1720001131","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-magnificent-sons-9780349416953","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}