Just By Looking at Him

Name: Just By Looking at Him
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780751585469
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The ONLY book you need to read this LGBTQ+ Pride season, from a hilarious new voice

By Ryan O'Connell

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Just By Looking at Him by Ryan O'Connell follows the journey of a television writer navigating life as a gay disabled man. The protagonist grapples with personal and professional challenges, exploring themes of identity, desire, and the struggle for acceptance in both intimate relationships and a demanding industry. O'Connell delivers a humorous yet poignant look into overcoming obstacles and seeking authenticity.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy heartfelt and witty explorations of disability, queerness, and self-discovery. Ryan O'Connell uses humour and honesty to offer a poignant narrative that confronts societal norms and personal insecurities, providing a fresh perspective that is both relatable and enlightening.

Just By Looking at Him

The hilarious and incisive debut novel from Ryan O'Connell, the award-winning writer and star of Netflix's Special

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'A horny romp that makes you think, laugh, and feel. O'Connell is one of my favourite writers' – MONICA HEISEY, author of Really Good, Actually

'A very funny novel about falling for a fantasy and finding love for one's own self' – MELISSA BRODER, author of The Pisces

'Funny, horny, heartbreaking' – CAROLINE O'DONOGHUE, author of Promising Young Women

Eliott is a TV writer with a perfect-penised boyfriend. He's living the dream.

But behind the glossy veneer, he's been papering over cracks, and they're starting to show. He's creatively stifled, he's drinking a little too often, and his cerebral palsy makes him feel like gay Shrek.

When River walks in, Elliott's life is turned upside down in the best way. River is funny, charming, and makes him feel seen. But maybe that's part of the deal when you hire a sex worker.

Eliott is lost, and he needs someone, anyone, to point him in the right direction. After all, it's a long limp towards redemption.

A hilarious, sexy, ground-breaking debut novel about the intersection of queerness and disability, and discovering who you really are.

What readers are saying about Just By Looking at Him

'Darkly funny and poignant'

'Such a fresh take . . . I was gripped from the first page'

'Brutally honest, funny and poignant look at modern life through the lens of disability'

'This book is honest, hilarious, and raw . . . I loved literally every character'

'The author has such a strong voice and has created in Eliot a character that I will not soon forget . . . I found myself laughing out loud'

'Reads like your favourite whip-smart sitcom everyone looks forward to at the end of the day'

'One of the funniest books I have ever read'

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?

Just By Looking at Him by Ryan O'Connell is lauded for its humour, heart, and insightful exploration of themes like queerness and disability. Reviewers praise its balance between razor-sharp wit and touching moments, describing it as a sexy, provocative novel that combines self-discovery with anarchic queerness and comedy. The book's ability to deliver poignant commentary on self-acceptance while keeping readers entertained and emotionally engaged has been highly acclaimed.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780751585469

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 June 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Sphere

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 304

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Fiction General Fiction Humour Literary Fiction Ryan O'Connell

About the Author

Ryan O'Connell is the Emmy-nominated writer, producer and star of Netflix's critically acclaimed comedy series, Special. He's written for The New York Times, Vice and Vulture, as well as for television, including the reboot of Queer as Folk, in which he also stars, MTV's Awkward, Will & Grace, and Netflix's The Baby-Sitter's Club. He is the recipient of a GLAAD Award and an HRC Award. In 2020 he made the Time 100 Next list as one of the rising artists shaping the future of the entertainment industry.