All My Friends are Superheroes

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By Andrew Kaufman

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All My Friends are Superheroes by Andrew Kaufman is a whimsical exploration of love and identity. It follows Tom, an ordinary man whose friends and wife are all superheroes with quirky powers. On a flight to Vancouver, Tom's wife, who is hypnotised to not see him, must realise his presence before it's too late, presenting a heartwarming journey with unique characters and magical realism.
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You might delight in this book if you enjoy quirky tales laced with humour and a touch of magic realism. It’s perfect for those who appreciate a heartfelt story about love, identity, and the unique quirks that make people special.

All My Friends are Superheroes

All Tom's friends really are superheroes. Tom even married a superhero, the Perfectionist. But six months later, the Perfectionist is sure that Tom has abandoned her, so she's moving to Vancouver. With no idea that Tom's beside her, she boards the plane. Tom has, until they touch down, to convince her he's there, or he loses her forever.

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All My Friends are Superheroes tells the story of Tom, a man whose friends are all genuine superheroes. Tom even marries a superhero, the Perfectionist. However, their happiness is disrupted when, at their wedding, the Perfectionist is hypnotised by her ex, Hypno, to believe that Tom is invisible.

In spite of all of Tom's efforts, nothing he does can make her see him. Six months later, convinced that Tom has abandoned her, the Perfectionist decides to move to Vancouver, determined to use her superpowers to leave all her heartbreak behind.

Unaware that Tom is right beside her, she boards the plane. Tom has until they touch down to convince her he is there, or he will lose her forever...

This book is a wonderful, heartbreakingly funny tribute to love, sweet love.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781846590009

Publisher: Saqi Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 February 2006

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Telegram Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 190.0mm

Weight: 129g

Pages: 108

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Andrew Kaufman Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction

About the Author

Andrew Kaufman is a writer, film-maker and radio producer. His writing has appeared on McSweeney's website. He has completed a Director's Residency at the Canadian Film Centre and his film 'Aberistiwith' was screened at festivals across Europe and Canada. He currently works as a producer for CBC Radio in Toronto.