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'Starter for Ten is the debut of the year; a recommendation repeated by all who come in contact with it ... Trust us, you'll love it' (Arena 20030905)
'Moving, wickedly observed, warm, uplifting and above all blindingly funny, Starter for Ten hits the spot time after time. Read this book' (Jack 20030913)
'A toe-curlingly embarrassing and cleverly observed comedy ... it'll have you wincing and laughing simultaneously. Fabulous' (Company 20030901)
'A bittersweet coming-of-age tale ... Brian conjure[s] up strong echoes of one of that era's literary heroes, Adrian Mole ... A fine, funny book' (Heat 20030901)
'Spry, affecting debut ... If it's possible to wince with your whole body, that broadly equates to my experience of reading it' (Time Out 20030901)
'A funny, touching novel reminiscent of the classic film Gregory's Girl with an authentic 1980s backdrop' (Sunday Mirror 20030901)
'Nicholls' portrayal of student affectations is accurate and funny ... clever and well-written' (Independent 20031001)
'Hilarious ... you won't be able to put it down' (OK 20030901)
'Painfully funny' (Elle 20030901)
'Warm and funny ... Hilarious' (Daily Mirror 20031001)
'Hugely (and deservedly) hyped ... Achingly funny' (She 20031001)
'I laughed out loud, I cringed in recognition, and more than once I paused in admiration at an observation so wry, so on the money, I wondered why it had never occurred to me before. There have been many pretenders to the throne of Hornby; David Nicholls is his legitimate heir' (Mike Bullen, creator of 'Cold Feet' 20031001)
'For conjuring up all those cringeworthy moments of youth, this read is unrivalled' (Glamour )
'Relentlessly delightful' (Mil Millington )
'Absolutely fabulous ... brilliantly funny' (Jenny Colgan, author of Amanda's Wedding )
'Wonderfully written ... This is a lovely look back at a time when you were young enough to think that anything could happen' (The Word )
'What a delight... David Nicholls is enormously talented, he has an exquisite eye for details, humour and the ridiculous and he deserves every ounce of the huge success he will undoubtedly have with this pleasure of a book' (Anna Maxted, author of Getting Over It )
'I absolutely loved Starter for Ten' (Emily Barr, author of Backpack )
'Moving, wickedly observed, warm, uplifting and above all blindingly funny, Starter for Ten hits the spot time after time. Read this book' (Jack 20030913)
'A toe-curlingly embarrassing and cleverly observed comedy ... it'll have you wincing and laughing simultaneously. Fabulous' (Company 20030901)
'A bittersweet coming-of-age tale ... Brian conjure[s] up strong echoes of one of that era's literary heroes, Adrian Mole ... A fine, funny book' (Heat 20030901)
'Spry, affecting debut ... If it's possible to wince with your whole body, that broadly equates to my experience of reading it' (Time Out 20030901)
'A funny, touching novel reminiscent of the classic film Gregory's Girl with an authentic 1980s backdrop' (Sunday Mirror 20030901)
'Nicholls' portrayal of student affectations is accurate and funny ... clever and well-written' (Independent 20031001)
'Hilarious ... you won't be able to put it down' (OK 20030901)
'Painfully funny' (Elle 20030901)
'Warm and funny ... Hilarious' (Daily Mirror 20031001)
'Hugely (and deservedly) hyped ... Achingly funny' (She 20031001)
'I laughed out loud, I cringed in recognition, and more than once I paused in admiration at an observation so wry, so on the money, I wondered why it had never occurred to me before. There have been many pretenders to the throne of Hornby; David Nicholls is his legitimate heir' (Mike Bullen, creator of 'Cold Feet' 20031001)
'For conjuring up all those cringeworthy moments of youth, this read is unrivalled' (Glamour )
'Relentlessly delightful' (Mil Millington )
'Absolutely fabulous ... brilliantly funny' (Jenny Colgan, author of Amanda's Wedding )
'Wonderfully written ... This is a lovely look back at a time when you were young enough to think that anything could happen' (The Word )
'What a delight... David Nicholls is enormously talented, he has an exquisite eye for details, humour and the ridiculous and he deserves every ounce of the huge success he will undoubtedly have with this pleasure of a book' (Anna Maxted, author of Getting Over It )
'I absolutely loved Starter for Ten' (Emily Barr, author of Backpack )
Présentation de l'éditeur
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? (20030901)
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? (20030901)
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I'm a confirmed non-fiction reader but I was recommended this book by a friend at work who lent me his copy. I read it over two sessions! This is a wondefully funny, warm and at times intensely moving tale of Brian Jackson, a fresher at university during the mid 1980s. What is so immediate is the way the author distills not just the experience of that first term but the sights, sounds and smells of the period. Having had my university days around this time I was transported back in a way I never thought possible. But this novel has a huge heart and although Brian is "a twat", we see the world unflinchingly through his eyes. He is almost a fish out of water and because of that we can forgive him. His relationships, with his widowed mum, his classmates, Alice,the love of his life, his friends back home are all drawn so well that parts of the book are almost searingly embarrassing to read not because they are badly written but because they are so honest. There are times when you will howl with laughter or simply want to knock some sense into Brian's head. But I guarantee that when the last page is turned you will know that you have not wasted your life reading this wonderful book. Congatulations Mr Nicholls...any chance of a sequel?
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I loved Starter for Ten. I think it's a brilliantly written book, full of humour, wit and warmth. It is written through the point of view of Brian- call him Bri, a young man from Essex starting a new year at university on a grant. He is a nerd, but we love him like that. He has this peculiar way of analyzing things - and himself, that makes you think of Adrian Mole and his secret diary. Well, he also has this 'English-ness' in him I like so much. The events he relates make you wince, and you can't help smiling at his naivety. The book is more than a romantic comedy, it's far deeper than that actually. It's the hilarious, embarrassing self-analysis of a young boy who is a bit of a nerd, not very good-looking, and who is always spilling the beans. It is also a bittersweet analysis of class differences in the 80s, which portrays a young man who can't fit in in spite of his many (clumsy) efforts. I loved this book. I laughed out loud many, many times - I couldn't help it as a matter of fact.
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Brian Jackson, jeune homme d'un milieu modeste, quitte sa ville, sa mère et ses amis pour entrer à l'université, des rêves plein la tête. C'est sans compter sur les mésaventures qui l'attendent.
L'histoire, sans être particulièrement originale, passe bien et l'on suit avec intérêt le parcours de Brian; mais le principal attrait du bouquin c'est l'humour. On s'amuse beaucoup tout au long de la lecture. Bref, une bonne comédie romantique pour passer un très bon moment.
L'histoire, sans être particulièrement originale, passe bien et l'on suit avec intérêt le parcours de Brian; mais le principal attrait du bouquin c'est l'humour. On s'amuse beaucoup tout au long de la lecture. Bref, une bonne comédie romantique pour passer un très bon moment.
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