by Nick Hornby · Edicions 62 · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788429750423
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«Com ser bo» is a contemporary fiction novel by Nick Hornby, published by Edicions 62 in paperback (302 pages, in Catalan).
Katie, a doctor, is married to David, a cynical columnist, but has a lover. When she meets Bona Nova, a vagrant with healing powers, David becomes obsessively good: he quits his job and takes him in. David's new goodness unsettles his family and triggers comic situations about marriage, parenthood, and what it means to be good.
Novel originally published in English in 2001 as «How to Be Good», translated into Catalan by Mar Albacar Morgo. The edition belongs to the El Balancí collection.
For readers of contemporary fiction seeking a humorous satire on couple life and everyday morality, and for fans of Nick Hornby.
Nicholas Peter John Hornby is an English writer. He is best known for his memoir Fever Pitch (1992) and novels High Fidelity (1995) and About a Boy (1998), all of which were adapted into feature films. Hornby's work frequently touches upon music, sport, and the aimless and obsessive natures of his protagonists. His books have sold more than 5 million copies worldwide as of 2018. In a 2004 poll for the BBC, Hornby was named the 29th most influential person in British culture. He has received two Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay nominations for An Education (2009), and Brooklyn (2015).
