Boy A: 'A wonderful, heartbreaking tale' Andrew Garfield

Paperback Published on: 06/08/2026
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Synopsis

WITH A NEW INTRODUCTION BY COLIN WALSH, BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF KALA

'A compelling narrative, a beautifully structured piece of writing, and a thought-provoking novel of ideas' Sarah Waters

His new name is Jack. To his new friends, he is a good guy with occasional flashes of unexpected violence. To his new girlfriend, he is strangely inexperienced and unreachable. To his case worker, he's a victim of the system and of media-driven hysteria.

And to himself, Jack is on permanent trial: most of his life has been spent in juvenile institutions, guilty of a monstrous childhood crime. Searing and heartfelt, Boy A is a devastating exploration of guilt, retribution and the blurred lines between fact and fabrication.

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Profile Books Ltd
  • ISBN: 9781805227748
  • Number of pages: 272
  • Dimensions: 196 x 128 x 24 mm
  • Weight: 220g
  • Languages: English

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Boy A
A great book which left me with lots to think about
I didn't know this book had been made into a film. I have had the audio book on my shelf for ages and just got round to listening - what a find. It was a w... READ MORE
Ros B
Boy A
Compelling
This book was so amazing! The detail of everything put into perspective how quickly the world changes. The writer did a really great job at making it very ... READ MORE
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Boy A
Boy A
Incredibly well written.An excellent first novel!
Colin Warnock
Boy A
Hard Hitting and Thought Provoking
At long last, I've finally gotten around to reading Boy A. I really enjoyed the film adaptation of this novel some years ago and wanted to leave a good whi... READ MORE
Anne Cater