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Leonard and Hungry Paul : a novel / Rónán Hession.
In this startling debut, Ronan Hession tells the story of two friends trying to find their place in the world. It is about the uncelebrated people of this world, the gentle, the meek. And it asks a surprisingly enthralling question: Can kind people change the world? A Dewey Diva Pick.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781612198484 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 247 pages ; 22 cm
- Publisher: Brooklyn, New York : Melville House Publishing, 2020.
- Copyright: ©2019
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "Originally published in the UK by Bluemoose Books"--Tile page Title page verso. |
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| Subject: | Male friendship > Fiction. |
| Genre: | Humorous fiction. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | FIC Hessi | 31681010203503 | FICTION | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
Two friends-who still live with their parents, are resolutely kind, and like to read and play board games-discover that they are not considered "normal" and struggle to protect their concept of what's meaningful in life. - Baker & Taylor
Two friendsâwho still live with their parents, are resolutely kind, and like to read and play board gamesâdiscover that they are not considered ânormalâ and struggle to protect their concept of whatâs meaningful in life. - Random House, Inc.
A disarming novel that asks a simple question: Can gentle people change the world?
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In this charming and truly unique debut, popular Irish musician Ronan Hession tells the story of two single, thirty-something men who still live with their parents and who are . . . nice. They take care of their parents and play board games together. They like to read. They take satisfaction from their work. They are resolutely kind. And they realize that none of this is considered . . . normal.
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Leonard and Hungry Paul is the story of two friends struggling to protect their understanding of whatâs meaningful in life. It is about the uncelebrated people of this world â the gentle, the meek, the humble. And as they struggle to persevere, the book asks a surprisingly enthralling question: Is it really them against the world, or are they on to something?
