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Starter For Ten

The debut novel by the author of ONE DAY and YOU ARE HERE
By David Nicholls
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Starter For Ten by David Nicholls is a witty coming-of-age story set in the 1980s, following a working-class student, Brian, as he navigates his first year at university. Enthralled by the world of collegiate trivia competitions, Brian juggles his burgeoning intellect with the complexities of love, friendship, and personal growth. The novel beautifully captures the awkwardness and excitement of stepping into adulthood.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy coming-of-age stories filled with wit and humour, set against the backdrop of university life in 1980s England. It's perfect for those who appreciate characters navigating the complexities of love, friendship, and identity, all wrapped up in the intense world of quiz competitions.

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Starter For Ten

A comedy about love, class, growing up and the all-important difference between knowledge and wisdom.
The debut novel by beloved bestselling author David Nicholls.

A comedy masterpiece from the internationally bestselling author of ONE DAY and THE UNDERSTUDY.

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It's 1985 and Brian Jackson has arrived at university with a burning ambition—to make it onto TV's foremost general knowledge quiz. But no sooner has he embarked on 'The Challenge' than he finds himself falling hopelessly in love with his teammate, the beautiful and charismatic would-be actress, Alice Harbinson.

When Alice fails to fall for his slightly over-eager charms, Brian comes up with a foolproof plan to capture her heart once and for all. He's going to win the game, at any cost, because—after all—everyone knows that what a woman really wants from a man is a comprehensive grasp of general knowledge...

Starter for Ten is a comedy about love, class, growing up and the all-important difference between knowledge and wisdom. Are you up to the challenge of the funniest novel in years?

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David Nicholls' Starter For Ten is widely praised for its humour and engaging storytelling, capturing the awkwardness of youth with wit and accuracy. Reviewers often mention its warm and uplifting nature, with numerous comments about its amusing and clever depiction of 1980s student life. The book is described as both hilarious and touching, drawing favourable comparisons to classic coming-of-age tales.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780340734872

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 July 2004

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Sceptre

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 282g

Pages: 368

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About the Author

David Nicholls's TV credits include the third series of Cold Feet, Rescue Me, and I Saw You. He was co-writer for the film adaptation of Simpatico, which starred Nick Nolte, Jeff Bridges and Sharon Stone. STARTER FOR TEN was a Richard and Judy Book Club bestseller in 2004, and David has written the screenplays for forthcoming film versions of both STARTER FOR TEN and THE UNDERSTUDY. Most recently, David wrote a modern version of Much Ado About Nothing for BBC TV, as part of a Shakespeare season which screened in 2005.

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