Matthew Quick crafts compelling narratives that delve into the complexities of human connection and the challenges of navigating life's uncertainties. His writing is marked by a distinctive blend of poignant emotion and sharp wit, offering readers an intimate look at characters striving for resilience and meaning. Quick's exploration of themes such as mental health and the search for purpose resonates deeply, making his stories both thought-provoking and profoundly human. He has a unique ability to capture the raw, often unvarnished, truth of the human experience.
A Vietnam veteran embarks on a gripping quest to confront his wartime nemesis in this timely novel from a bestselling author. The story delves into themes of vengeance, trauma, and the lasting impacts of war, showcasing the veteran's complex character as he navigates his past and seeks resolution. This narrative promises to engage readers with its emotional depth and exploration of the consequences of conflict.
You can lose yourself in repetition--quiet your thoughts; I learned the value of this at a very young age. Basketball has always been an escape for Finley. He lives in broken-down Bellmont, a town ruled by the Irish mob, drugs, violence, and racially charged rivalries. At home, his dad works nights, and Finley is left to take care of his disabled grandfather alone. He's always dreamed of getting out someday, but until he can, putting on that number 21 jersey makes everything seem okay. Russ has just moved to the neighborhood, and the life of this teen basketball phenom has been turned upside down by tragedy. Cut off from everyone he knows, he won't pick up a basketball, but answers only to the name Boy21--taken from his former jersey number. As their final year of high school brings these two boys together, a unique friendship may turn out to be the answer they both need.
Pat Peoples knows that life doesn't always go according to plan, but he's determined to get his back on track. After a stint in a psychiatric hospital, Pat is staying with his parents and trying to live according to his new philosophy: get fit, be nice and always look for the silver lining. Most importantly, Pat is determined to be reconciled with his wife Nikki. Pat's parents just want to protect him so he can get back on his feet, but when Pat befriends the mysterious Tiffany, the secrets they've been keeping from him threaten to come out -- Cover
Amber Appleton has a lot to be thankful for. OR Amber Appleton has never had it easy. Both are true. On the one hand, she's got the best friends a seventeen year old could ask for and a loyal dog, Bobby Big Boy. On the other, her mum frequently has too much to drink, Amber's never quite sure where her next meal will come from and ever since her mum's latest boyfriend kicked them out, Amber and her mum have been living in the back of a school bus. Amber has always found it easy to be upbeat, to find the light in the darkest of situations. Until, that is, an unimaginable tragedy occurs. Forced to rethink her way of life, can Amber remain a rock star of hope? This is the story of a very special teenager, whose faith and hope is tested to the limit.
The incredible new novel from the author of Oscar-nominated THE SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK. For fans of THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME and THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER.
The latest masterpiece from Matthew Quick, the New York Times bestselling author of The Silver Linings Playbook.
"Lucas Goodgame lives in Majestic, Pennsylvania, a quaint suburb that has been torn apart by a recent tragedy. Everyone in Majestic sees Lucas as a hero--everyone, that is, except Lucas himself. Insisting that his deceased wife, Darcy, visits him every night in the form of an angel, Lucas spends his time writing letters to his former Jungian analyst, Karl. It is only when Eli, an eighteen-year-old young man whom the community has ostracized, begins camping out in Lucas's backyard that an unlikely alliance takes shape and the two embark on a journey to heal their neighbors and, most importantly, themselves"--
From the bestselling author of The Silver Linings Playbook comes a heartfelt and rebellious novel in the vein of The Perks of Being a Wallflower. Nanette O'Hare has played the quintessential privileged star athlete and straight-A student for as long as she can remember. But when a beloved teacher gives her his worn copy of The Bubblegum Reaper--a mysterious, out-of-print cult classic--the rebel within Nanette awakens. As the new and outspoken Nanette attempts to insert her true self into the world with wild abandon, she learns that rebellion can sometimes come at a high price...and with devastating consequences.
Bartholomew, at thirty-nine and recently orphaned, struggles with independence after his mother's death. He writes letters to his mother's idol, Richard Gere, seeking guidance while exploring themes of philosophy, friendship, alien abduction, and the complexities of women.
Amber Appleton woont samen met haar moeder in de schoolbus waarmee haar moeder overdag de kost verdient. Gelukkig is Amber een superster als het op optimisme aankomt. Maar haar optimisme wordt zwaar op de proef gesteld als een afschuwelijke gebeurtenis haar hele bestaan op losse schroeven zet. In Sorta Like a Rockstar trekt een bonte stoet aan vrolijke personages voorbij. Het is een inspirerend, hartverwarmend verhaal van hoop en plezier – ondanks de keiharde realiteit. Het is dan ook niet verwonderlijk dat Netflix deze prachtige Young-Adult-roman verfilmt!
