The God Boy

Name: The God Boy
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780141187440
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By Ian Cross

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Summary

The God Boy by Ian Cross is a poignant coming-of-age story set in New Zealand. It centres around a young boy named Jimmy Sullivan, whose life unravels as he grapples with the emotional turbulence within his family and school life. The novel delves into themes of innocence, familial conflict, and the complexity of childhood perception, providing a powerful exploration of human relationships.
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This book may appeal to you if you're intrigued by tales of innocence lost and the complexities of adolescence in a small-town setting. It offers a poignant exploration of a young boy's perspective on family turmoil and societal constraints, laced with rich character development and subtle humour.

The God Boy

Set in a small town in New Zealand, this story is told through the eyes of a gauche 13-year-old boy called Jimmy Sullivan. It is the haunting tale of a young boy growing up in a Catholic household, seeing things he shouldn't and struggling to cope.

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Set in a small town in New Zealand, the story is told through the eyes of a gauche thirteen-year-old boy called Jimmy Sullivan. It is the haunting tale of a young boy growing up in a Catholic household, seeing things he shouldn't and struggling to cope.

The book appears to be domestic in scope and provincial in vision, but by the end of the novel, the reader has encountered murder, and witnessed the warping of a promising mind and the destruction of a family. In this deceptively modest masterpiece, the cruelty beneath society's surface is revealed, all the more devastatingly so through the ordinariness of the location.

The God Boy by Ian Cross is a powerful exploration of innocence lost and the dark undercurrents of human behaviour.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The God Boy by Ian Cross is often praised for its psychological depth and poignant portrayal of childhood struggles. Reviewers appreciate the engaging narrative voice and the way it captures the complexities of growing up in a troubled household. Although some feel the novel's tone is quite sombre, many commend its insightful exploration of family dynamics and trauma.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141187440

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 March 2004

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 184g

Pages: 192

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Fiction General Fiction Ian Cross Literary Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics

About the Author

Ian Cross was born in 1925. A distinguished journalist, he edited the 'New Zealand Listener' from 1973 to 1977, when he became chairman of the Broadcasting Corporation of New Zealand.