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Three Little Boys Kindle Edition

by John Hopton (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 15 ratings
When the fate of a child is affected before it has even flopped its way into the world by a finger football tournament the father had twenty years earlier, some questions should be asked of that father's suitability. A novel about men and pregnancy, men and their mates, men and their music. About abysmal attempts at romance and an abominable trip to India. This is the story of why some little boys are never allowed to look after the school hamster.
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  1. Print length
    237 pages
  2. Language
    English
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  4. Publication date
    16 Feb. 2014
  5. File size
    1.2 MB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00IK6P01K
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ John Hopton
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 16 Feb. 2014
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.2 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 237 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Customer reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 15 ratings

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John Hopton

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We thriller lovers are always looking for trouble! I hope you'll join me in my literary adventures around the world.

I'm John Hopton. I'm from Yorkshire, UK, and now living in Japan. I write the kind of books I love to read: fast-paced thrillers that take the reader on an international escapade.

I have had lots of wonderful feedback from readers on previous books, and I really appreciate all of it. Along with international thrillers, I also wrote a travelogue. Travelling to places like India, the Middle East, Zambia, East Asia, and Brazil has given me plenty of first-hand experience to work into my novels.

My most exciting project so far is my current one: Tropical Airbourne Adventures starring Nora "Sierra" Byrd - a misanthropic pilot with a decorated Air Force career who now just wants peace and quiet to fix up her planes. But trouble always seems to find her. Serious trouble...

I look forward to our literary travels together!

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Customers find the book a fun read with a great writing style. Moreover, the narrative receives positive feedback, with one customer noting its thoughtful handling of darker and more sinister topics. Additionally, customers appreciate the book's enchantment, with one review highlighting its colorful depiction of a trip to India.

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5 customers mention ‘Enjoyment’5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable, describing it as a fun and funny read.

"...The narrative is interesting and engaging with unexpected twists and turns...." Read more

"This is a great book which I really enjoyed. It's funny, well written and unexpectely endearing...." Read more

"...There is an enjoyable aside in the running theme of music adopted by the main protagonists which keeps the reader thoroughly entertained...." Read more

"This is an extremely funny book, and also has a lot of poignant things to say about British men of transitional age - worrying about the purpose of..." Read more

4 customers mention ‘Narrative quality’4 positive0 negative

Customers find the narrative of the book engaging and poignant, with one customer noting its thoughtful handling of darker and more sinister topics, while another describes it as an exciting adventure packed with unexpected twists and turns.

"...of what could be experienced in the big wide world and an exciting adventure all in one. The characters are well written and vividly described...." Read more

"...Add in a good story and a lot of humour, and overall I thoroughly enjoyed it." Read more

"...'s a level of nostalgia which is easy to relate to and intertwines effectively with a story which has plenty of twist and turns to keep you..." Read more

"This is an extremely funny book, and also has a lot of poignant things to say about British men of transitional age - worrying about the purpose of..." Read more

3 customers mention ‘Enchantment’3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enchanting, with one review noting its colorful depiction of a trip to India, while another appreciates the Yorkshire setting.

"...I got a nostalgic look back at my own formative years, an enticing glimpse of what could be experienced in the big wide world and an exciting..." Read more

"...It's funny, well written and unexpectely endearing. The story of three men - Will, Gary and Toby - who were childhood friends...." Read more

"...as well as it does the main narrative, although the trip to India is highly colourful and interesting." Read more

3 customers mention ‘Writing style’3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, with one noting its vivid descriptions.

"...The characters are well written and vividly described...." Read more

"...It is well written, pretty well edited and I loved the Yorkshire setting. The book has a lovely feel-good factor about it...." Read more

"A well written and poignant book which I read in two feverish sittings...." Read more

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  • @MartyRoch
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Big Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 March 2014
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    I downloaded this book without knowing anything about it, but am very glad that I did. I got a nostalgic look back at my own formative years, an enticing glimpse of what could be experienced in the big wide world and an exciting adventure all in one.
    The characters are well written and vividly described. The main characters are likeable which is definitely a good thing when you find them reminding you of yourself and your friends.
    The narrative is interesting and engaging with unexpected twists and turns. It reminded me of the film From Dusk till Dawn, in that it starts out as one genre, before blending rapidly and surprisingly into another.

    A highly recommended read at a generous price.
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  • Thanagma (book-reader)
    4.0 out of 5 stars Funny, feel-good book with a great style of writing
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 July 2017
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    This is a great book which I really enjoyed. It's funny, well written and unexpectely endearing.

    The story of three men - Will, Gary and Toby - who were childhood friends. The book opens with their time at school together, then their time a couple of decades later when they get back in touch with each other. With Gary and Will having made contact with each other, the two men are then thrown together by circumstances, and set off to India to track down Toby.

    As the author's first book, it is great, and doesn't have a 'new author' feel about it. It is well written, pretty well edited and I loved the Yorkshire setting.

    The book has a lovely feel-good factor about it. Will, Gary and Toby seem like nice blokes, the type of people you'd want to be friends with. Add in a good story and a lot of humour, and overall I thoroughly enjoyed it.
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  • james farrar
    5.0 out of 5 stars A touching and funny read which will appeal to a wide audience
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 October 2014
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    A well written and poignant book which I read in two feverish sittings. There's a level of nostalgia which is easy to relate to and intertwines effectively with a story which has plenty of twist and turns to keep you entertained on top of the mature and thoughtful handling of darker and more sinister topics. There is an enjoyable aside in the running theme of music adopted by the main protagonists which keeps the reader thoroughly entertained. My only minor criticism is the far fetched section at the end of the trip to India but it's still managed well, recommended!
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  • Mr B
    5.0 out of 5 stars A very enjoyable read.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 December 2014
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    This is an extremely funny book, and also has a lot of poignant things to say about British men of transitional age - worrying about the purpose of life and obscure musicians at the same time, in equal measure. It is probably a little ambitious in its scope, failing to cover the nuances of India as well as it does the main narrative, although the trip to India is highly colourful and interesting.
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  • Ms. Amanda Scott
    4.0 out of 5 stars Mad Dogs But in India
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 May 2014
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    I thought this was an easy and fun read (although there is some serious subject matter at the bottom of it!), it reminded me at times of the Mad Dogs television series and I could easily see this being made into a film. The characters were easy to visualise, and relate to but perhaps parts of the storyline a little far fetched. Couldn't put it down once I started, had to find out what happened!
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  • Leslie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Poignant moments and witty dialogue set amidst an English and Indian backdrop—love it!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 March 2014
    I didn't know what to expect when I downloaded Three Little Boys.The story is a unique mixture of a coming of age/travel/adventure/midlife crisis genre, as it follows three friends throughout their lives in England and then unexpectedly, in India. The characters are super relatable as they experience the pitfalls of choices made growing up, then as they explore the ties that bind them once they become adults. The dialogue is witty and fun, and I found myself laughing out loud in every chapter. Highly recommended!
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  • Steven Moore, Author
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Raucus Trip Down Memory Lane
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 February 2014
    I began cringing amid my own embarrassment from the very first page, as I recalled with a watery mouth the pain of being an awkward, socially inept kid at school. The witty prose has the laughs coming thick and fast, and in the three boys/teenagers/men I'm sure any British middle aged man (or any man of any age from any country, come to that) will find something of himself in this story, though that might not be your proudest moment! Oh my, the scene at the pub...how many times have we lived through that?!

    Three Little Boys is a fantastic tale that traverses decades and continents, and if you can get past the uneasy feeling that it is actually about you and your mates and the ridiculous things you did in the pursuit of happiness, then you'll surely love it.

    Highly recommended first novel...I just hope there's a follow up.

    Thanks John Hopton, for a really enjoyable albeit uncomfortable trip down memory lane.

    Steven Moore.
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  • Jenny Mitchell
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 January 2015
    Funny, flowing story. Good attention to detail, could almost believe the author had grown up in a small community! Great first book.
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  • Leslie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Poignant moments and witty dialogue set amidst an English and Indian backdrop—love it!
    Reviewed in the United States on 5 March 2014
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    I didn't know what to expect when I downloaded Three Little Boys.The story is a unique mixture of a coming of age/travel/adventure/midlife crisis genre, as it follows three friends throughout their lives in England and then unexpectedly, in India. The characters are super relatable as they experience the pitfalls of choices made growing up, then as they explore the ties that bind them once they become adults. The dialogue is witty and fun, and I found myself laughing out loud in every chapter. Highly recommended!
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