About a Boy

Summary

The novel "About a Boy" by Nick Hornby tells the story of the relationship between 36-year-old Will Freeman and 12-year-old Marcus Brewer. Will is a carefree bachelor living off the royalties from a Christmas song written by his father. He avoids serious relationships and enjoys his free-spirited life. Marcus is a boy who suffers from bullying at school and faces family difficulties, especially due to his mother's depression. Their paths cross when Will, pretending to be a single father, attends a single parents' meeting to meet women. Gradually, an unusual friendship develops between Will and Marcus, which changes them both. Will learns responsibility and how to care for others, while Marcus finds support and self-confidence. Ultimately, both characters undergo significant personal transformations, discovering new meanings and goals in life.