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The Summer Boy

Contributors:

Philippe Besson (Author)

Sam Taylor (Translator)

Contributors: Philippe Besson (Author) ; Sam Taylor (Translator)

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BISAC categories: Fiction -> LGBTQ+ -> Gay

BISAC categories: Fiction -> Coming of Age ->

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On an island off the coast of France, six teenagers come together for a summer of desire and discovery until one of them vanishes forever, leaving the rest with an enduring mystery.

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 freedom, 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--until a sudden tragedy brings their summer 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 an aching meditation on how one summer night--and one fierce connection--can echo across a lifetime.
ISBN-10: 1668204045
ISBN-13: 9781668204047
Author: Besson, Philippe, Taylor, Sam
Publisher: Scribner Book Company

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781668204047

ISBN-10: 1668204045

Publish Date: May 26, 2026

On Sale Date: May 26, 2026

Language: English

Pages: 208

Dimensions: 8.56 × 5.84 × 0.89 in

Weight: 0.69 lbs

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