'Can I explain why I wanted to jump off the top of a tower block?' For disgraced TV presenter Martin Sharp the answer's pretty simple: he has, in his own words, 'pissed his life away'. And on New Year's Eve, he's going to end it all . . . But not, as it happens, alone. Because first single-mum Maureen, then eighteen-year-old Jess and lastly American rock-god JJ turn up and crash Martin's private party. They've stolen his idea - but brought their own reasons. Yet it's hard to jump when you've got an audience queuing impatiently behind you. A few heated words and some slices of cold pizza later and these four strangers are suddenly allies. But is their unlikely friendship a good enough reason to carry on living? 'Extremely funny . . . and wise' Sunday Times 'A page-turning plot and rich, funny characters with several big laughs on every page . . . Hornby's best yet.' Literary Review 'Hornby pins down the age in which we live with precision and comic brilliance.' Guardian 'Hugely enjoyable.' Irish Times 'Masterful . . . some of the finest writing, and some of the most outstanding characters I've ever had the pleasure of reading.' Johnny Depp
Nick Hornby
Nick Hornby is a British author known for his witty and insightful novels about relationships, pop culture, and the human condition. His most notable works include "High Fidelity," "About a Boy," and "Fever Pitch." Hornby's writing style is characterized by his sharp humor, relatable characters, and keen observations of everyday life. He is credited with revitalizing the genre of contemporary fiction and has had a significant impact on popular culture. "High Fidelity," a novel about a record store owner grappling with love and life, is perhaps his most famous work and has been adapted into a successful film and television series. Nick Hornby continues to be a prolific and influential voice in modern literature.
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