Articles liés à Second Best
Synopsis
'An exquisitely bittersweet comedy of life's missed opportunities' Jonathan Coe, author of Bournville
A magical imagining of the fate of a fictional boy whose life is shaped forever when he loses out on the role of Harry Potter.It's 1999. Martin Hill is ten years old, crazy about Arsenal and has a minor crush on a girl named Betty. Then he makes it to the final two in the casting for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. In the end, the other boy is picked for the role of a lifetime. A devastated Martin tries to move on with his life. But how can he escape his failure, especially when it's the most famous film series in the world? Foenkinos's smash-hit Second Best is a playful, poignant story about fate, loss and how the lives we wish we'd led might not be all they're cracked up to be . . .
Les informations fournies dans la section « Synopsis » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.
À propos des auteurs
David Foenkinos is the author of 17 novels which have been translated into 40 languages. His novel Delicacy was made into a film starring Audrey Tautou (2011). He received the 2014 Prix Renaudot and Prix Goncourt des lycéens for Charlotte.
Megan Jones lives in London and translates from French.
Les informations fournies dans la section « A propos du livre » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.
Acheter neuf
Afficher cet article
EUR 19,60
EUR 11,59 expédition depuis Royaume-Uni vers Etats-Unis
Destinations, frais et délaisAutres éditions populaires du même titre
Résultats de recherche pour Second Best
Image d'archives
Second Best
Edité par
Gallic Books, 2024
ISBN 10 : 1913547744
ISBN 13 : 9781913547745
Ancien ou d'occasion
paperback
Vendeur : HPB Inc., Dallas, TX, Etats-Unis
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
paperback. Etat : Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! N° de réf. du vendeur S_426970320
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)
Image fournie par le vendeur
Second Best
Edité par
Gallic Books, 2024
ISBN 10 : 1913547744
ISBN 13 : 9781913547745
Ancien ou d'occasion
Couverture souple
Vendeur : WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, Royaume-Uni
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
Etat : Like New. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact with no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind. N° de réf. du vendeur wbs4157252351
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)
Image d'archives
Second Best
Edité par
Gallic Books, 2024
ISBN 10 : 1913547744
ISBN 13 : 9781913547745
Ancien ou d'occasion
Paperback
Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
Paperback. Etat : Fine. N° de réf. du vendeur GOR014332106
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)
Image d'archives
Second Best
Edité par
Pushkin Press, United Kingdom, 2024
ISBN 10 : 1913547744
ISBN 13 : 9781913547745
Ancien ou d'occasion
Paperback
Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
Paperback. Etat : Very Good. 'An exquisitely bittersweet comedy of life's missed opportunities' Jonathan Coe, author of Bournville A magical imagining ofthe fate of a fictional boy whose life is shaped forever when he loses out on the role of Harry Potter. It's 1999. Martin Hill is ten years old, crazy about Arsenal and has a minor crush on a girl named Betty.Then he makes it to the final two in the casting for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. In the end, the other boy is picked for the role of a lifetime. A devastated Martin tries to move on with his life. But how can he escape his failure, especially when it's the most famous film series in the world? Foenkinoss smash-hit Second Best is a playful, poignant story about fate, loss and how the lives we wish wed led might not be all theyre cracked up to be . . . The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. N° de réf. du vendeur GOR013839113
Quantité disponible : 2 disponible(s)
Image d'archives
Second Best
Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 216 pages. 8.00x5.00x7.81 inches. In Stock. N° de réf. du vendeur zk1913547744
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)