Concetti Chiave
- "Slam" is a novel by Nick Hornby, published in 2008, exploring teenage life through the eyes of a young protagonist.
- The story is told from the first-person perspective of Sam, a 16-year-old boy passionate about skateboarding.
- Sam's life changes dramatically when he falls in love with Alicia, leading to unexpected challenges.
- The novel subtly critiques societal issues such as contrasting morals and inadequate emotional education.
- Hornby's writing style is noted for its smoothness and irony, adding depth to the narrative.
Slam by Nick Hornby: plot and commentary
"Slam" is a novel written by British author Nick Hornby, which was published in 2008.
Plot
The novel "Slam" is written in the first person. It totally follows the point of view of the very young protagonist. Hornby's narration is surprisingly accurate in depicting and simulating the tone, the jargon and the way of thinking of a teenager.
The protagonist of this novel is Sam, a boy of sixteen. He lives in a somewhat ramshackle family, and has a great passion for skateboarding. The protagonist arouses great tenderness, his addressing the great skater is like appealing to the super ego, hoping that he will give answers and advice, which we can only find within us.
The arrival of Alicia, a girl you fall in love with right away, will irremediably change her life.
Commentary
In this novel, the British author denounces in a subtle, indirect and ironic way, albeit in a very subtle and indirect way, the social situation characterized by the contrast between freedom of morals and poor education in affectivity.
The author's writing is smooth and ironic.
In fact, Alicia becomes pregnant and Sam is forced to face the situation that had involved his parents 16 years earlier, asking for advice from the poster of his hero-skater Tony Hawk
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