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Sweet Sorrow Paperback – January 1, 2019

by NICHOLLS DAVID (Author)
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 427 ratings
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  1. Language
    English
  2. Publisher
    HODDER & STOUGHTON
  3. Publication date
    January 1, 2019
  4. Dimensions
    6.06 x 1.3 x 9.21 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    1444715410
  6. ISBN-13
    978-1444715415
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HODDER & STOUGHTON (January 1, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1444715410
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1444715415
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.13 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.06 x 1.3 x 9.21 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 427 ratings

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David Nicholls is the bestselling author of Starter for Ten, The Understudy, One Day, Us, Sweet Sorrow and now You Are Here. One Day was published in 2009 to extraordinary critical acclaim: translated into 40 languages, it became a global bestseller, selling millions of copies worldwide. His fourth novel, Us, was longlisted for the Booker Prize for Fiction.

On screen, David has written adaptations of Far from the Madding Crowd, When Did You Last See Your Father? and Great Expectations, as well as of his own novels, Starter for Ten, One Day and Us. His adaptation of Edward St Aubyn's Patrick Melrose, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, was nominated for an Emmy and won him a BAFTA for best writer.

He is also the Executive Producer and a contributing screenwriter on a new Netflix adaptation of One Day. His latest novel, You Are Here, will be published in spring 2024.

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gardener
5.0 out of 5 stars First love revisited
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2020
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An adorable, light read with a satisfying denouement, capturing what it's like to be a 16 year old boy falling in love for the first time. The main characters are thoroughly developed, although minor ones remain a bit flat. Still it's a great uplifting read for getting through this tough time.
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Weagle
4.0 out of 5 stars A delightful tale with Shakespeare as its muse
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2020
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Nichol’s enjoyable story charmingly captures the exhilaration and awkwardness of first love. Charlie, a directionless teen avoiding his dysfunctional home life, is smitten after a brief encounter with Fran Fisher who radiates confidence and humor and more importantly, seems to return his interest. Shakespeare is the muse here providing the vehicle and framework for their budding relationship and like the Capulets you might imagine Fran’s parents wondering why their bright and vivacious daughter has taken up with the morose and unambitious Charlie. But, as in Romeo and Juliet, such are the ways of the heart.
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seniorchoice
5.0 out of 5 stars First love wonders
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2020
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I enjoyed this book as much as any John Green book. I read it last month and two books ago; yet I keep thinking about it. Awkward teenager Charlie Lewis hates his home life where he lives with his alcoholic, depressed, newly divorced father. Charlie stumbles upon a summer theater group preparing for Romeo and Juliet. The prettiest girl, who plays Juliet, invites Charlie to join the cast. This leads to first love, emotionally and physically for Charlie. Then 20 years later, the cast has a reunion party just before Charlie is to marry a different woman. I liked this book so much because it reminded me of when I worked with teenagers as we read, acted and discussed Romeo and Juliet in my classes. Author David Nicholls does an accurate job capturing those teen personalities and dramas.
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HappiestWhileReading
3.0 out of 5 stars Coming-of-Age Novel that's Far Too Long
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2020
Sweet Sorrow is a literary coming-of-age novel with a Shakespearean theme; the title originates from a famous quote from Romeo and Juliet.

The novel begins in 1997 on the day when 16-year-old Charlie Lewis completes his GCSE exams. He has no motivation to continue his education so his future is uncertain. The long hot summer months promise boredom and part-time work at a petrol station. His home life is in chaos after his father closed his music stores and declared bankruptcy and his mother had an affair, moving out and taking Charlie’s sister with her.

In a chance encounter, Charlie meets 16-year-old Fran Fisher, who is participating in the summer youth Full Fathom Five Theatre Company production of Romeo and Juliet. He is enamored with her, and with a bit of encouragement, joins the company to get closer to her and to escape time at home with his depressed father. The author’s experiences as an actor brought authenticity to the theatrical scenes.

Of course, a teenage romance occurs, and (finally) in the final quarter of the novel, the plot moves along with expected and unexpected actions. The final chapters of the novel share Charlie's current-day life 20 years later days before his wedding.

This is my first David Nicholls novel, and I appreciated the vast range of emotions his writing evokes. I’m glad I read Sweet Sorrow, but it’s far too long; editing 50 to 75 pages would result in a much more readable story. The author also has ‘pet’ words and phrases he uses repetitively, such as fusty and eponymous, which took me out of the story.
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Teacher Ann
5.0 out of 5 stars Creative, unusual story
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2021
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Charming book with very likable characters even though I wouldn’t have imagined I would like some of them. It’s a coming of age story with a very unusual storyline. Very creative.
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clogankelly
4.0 out of 5 stars First Time Love
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2022
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A sweet and light read, capturing what it's like to be a 16-year-old boy falling in love for the first time. I loved all the references to music, books and shows from the time when I was sixteen, making it even more relevant to me as a reader.The main characters are well developed, and it's an uplifting read for the summer.
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Jojo H
5.0 out of 5 stars Jump into a young man's head
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2020
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Poignant, well-written dive into the raw emotions of a young man's first love.... sweet and sorrowful indeed! Loved it.
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JerzeeGurl
2.0 out of 5 stars Love the Author; Can't Get Into This Book However
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2021
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There's just something about this book. Still reading it. I feel like it's going nowhere. And it's confusing with the present day/past day set up.
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charlie McKendy
5.0 out of 5 stars Better than Normal People
Reviewed in Canada on August 26, 2020
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Well done. We have been spoiled with the Normal People syndrome. This book handles the awkwardness of young love better than Sally Rooney. An honest and credible account of teen love.
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Hans-Jürgen73
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful novel
Reviewed in Germany on September 21, 2021
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This is a wonderful book.
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Dedalus
1.0 out of 5 stars Misleading hype
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 19, 2019
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This book is unreadable and pure rubbish. Someone somewhere has paid a lot of money to obtain such an accumulation of undeserved praise. The apparent success of this book makes me despair of the English-reading public. Culture-wise, it scrapes the bottom of the barrel!
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