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The Funny Thing About Norman Foreman
- Narrated by: Katherine Parkinson
- Length: 9 hrs and 12 mins
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Publisher's Summary
What do you get when you cross a painfully awkward boy, some lofty comedic ambition and a dead best friend? Answer: Norman Foreman.
Norman and Jax are a legendary comedy duo in the making, with a five-year plan to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe by the time they're 12. But then Jax dies before they even turn 12.
Norman's mum, Sadie, knows she won't win Mother of the Year anytime soon, and she really doesn't know, or care, who Norman's father is. But her heart is broken when she discovers her grieving son's revised plan: 'Find Dad', and 'Get to the Edinburgh Fringe'.
If meeting his dad and performing at the Festival are the two things that will help Norman through this devastating time, then Sadie is going to make them happen.
So mother and son set off from Cornwall, with their friend Leonard in his vintage Austin Maxi, on a pilgrimage to Edinburgh - to honour Jax and to track down a few maybe-fathers on the way....
Critic Reviews
"Charming and warm-hearted." (Sydney Morning Herald)
"One of those gorgeous books that completely lifts your spirits and restores your faith in humanity. An utterly lovely tale." (Ruth Jones, actress and best-selling author of Never Greener)
"What a charming, funny and cheering read. There's such a lovely, buoyant innocence to Norman and his quest - a coming-of-age that tickles and moves in equal measure." (Beth Morrey, best-selling author of Saving Missy)
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- fioco
- 06-04-2021
Absolute gem of a story
I loved everything about this book. Light enough to hook me in - but substantial enough to keep me interested. It was full of heart and courage and love, just what I didn't know I didn't know I needed to hear :)
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- Anonymous User
- 28-12-2021
Great book narrated brilliantly!
The first of three very funny books.
Cleverly observed and written.
Beautifully read by Katherine Parkinson.
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- Claira
- 16-06-2023
A Character Filled Road Trip
A fun yarn with lots of fun characters as you follow Norman, his mum and Lenard from Cornwall to Edinburgh.
You get to laugh and have a tear. Well narrated
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- vicster
- 09-05-2024
such a gentle touch
A beautifully rendered story about life, loss, friends and family, and about the things that "you just never know". Charming writing and read well by Katherine Parkinson.
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- Katharine
- 12-01-2022
Beautiful story telling
Beautifully written
Adorable characters
I want a sequel
A distraction the world needs right now …
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- Sarah Duncan
- 20-01-2022
Adored it
Absolutely divine. Loved absolutely everything about this book. Cannot recommend highly enough, laughed and cried aloud.
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- Anonymous User
- 17-02-2022
Heartwarming
Loved the story, what a relief in these mad times. Characters so very relateable and the narration was wonderful.
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- Vanessa tingcombe
- 31-01-2023
Feel good book
Great feel book showing that people can change and mature at any age. Highly recommended a
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- Mrs. A. Bear
- 11-03-2022
I laughed and cried at the same time
The narrator was incredible...accents, timing...brilliant! Loved the journey the story took us on! Amazing!
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- Joanne Seeber
- 10-02-2023
Loved every second of this book
What a beautiful book, and exceptionally narrated Heartfelt, funny and thought provoking. I loved every minute of it.
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