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- Title
- The Summer Boy: A Novel
- Author
- Besson, Philippe
- Publisher
- Scribner
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1668204045
- ISBN 13
- 9781668204047
Tell me, do you know why the most beautiful love stories must always end badly?
In the summer of 1985, on a scruffy resort island off the coast of France, six teenagers— five boys and one girl—band together for a final golden season before adulthood. Their days are drenched in sun, and their nights simmer with secrets, jealousy, and longing. Philippe is drawn to Nicolas, the quiet new boy who sees him in a way that no one else does. As their bond deepens, part of Nicolas remains unreachable—and then a sudden tragedy brings everything to a brutal end.
The Summer Boy is a lush and unforgettable autobiographical tale, capturing the ineffable summers of youth in amber. Celebrated novelist Philippe Besson has shaped his memories into “a haunting and wistful work” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) about how one night—and one fierce connection—can echo across a lifetime.
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About the Author
Sam Taylor (translator) is an award-winning literary translator and novelist. He has translated over seventy books from French, including works by Laurent Binet, Leïla Slimani, David Diop, and Marcel Proust. Born in England, Sam was a journalist at The Observer (London) before moving to France. He now lives in the United States with his family.
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