Fruit: A Novel About a Boy and his Nipples Audiobook (Unabridged)

" Really funny book. Hard to read at some points b/c you can feel the embarrassement he was subjected too. "

" In some ways, I think it's a more 'adult' (I want to say crass, but that seems too strong an adjective) version of Perks of Being a Wallflower. Peter's search for his identity and/or where he belongs is a lot more painful than Charlie's (Perks) though...a LOT more painful. But who can't relate to that, in one way or another? I envy those of you that had the perfect middle school experience! "

" I absolutely loved this novel. It was funny & poignant. I loved Peter Paddington. "

" He does an amazing job of a projecting the curious inner dialogue, stream of consiousness of this odd, confused character (Peter Paddington). The ending is a little to pat and, in the end, there seems to be little on the line and little change in Peter's life, but, maybe that is the whole point. "

" I just didn't get it. I kept yelling "Get to the point!" "

" Reading break -- and taking a break from reading Women's Studies books. A coworker raved about this one. "

" Sarnia boy.. cute story.. loosely based on his family who I know... makes the story more interesting... "

" Surprisingly very good. Funny and a great look back on life growing up in small town Ontario in the 80s/early 90s :) "

" An easy read that really makes you feel like you're looking through life in Sarnia, Ontario with Peter's eyes. "

" Hilarious coming of age story featuring a boy and his talking nipples. What more do you need to know? I read the version which was Americanized, which was slightly annoying, but interesting to see the process in action. Great for the author that the American rights fairy came knocking. "

" This is a very funny and off balance story of a young boy, coming of age, outside of then "norm." "

" Not sure if it is my mood or what, but this book is not what I expected. I think I am going to have to set this one aside for now, and maybe indefinitely. "

" This is a very quirky book that i am embarrassed to say that i love. "

" Fun read. Sweet. Bit disappointed in second part of book. "

" Read for ELIT101- Very good book. Brian Francis has really captured what it is like to be a young adult who is struggling with puberty and a developing sexuality. My professor chose this book for grade 6. Totally not appropriate for grade 6. "

" This was a great memoir/historical fiction book chronicaling the growing pains of a young gay male, struggling to be "normal." This book was touching, sad, sweet, and sometimes hysterically funny. "

" a quick easy read, but not entirely satisfying. the book hints at a better story, but doesn't really get there. "

" I enjoyed this. Poor Peter - so clueless about so much! Funny that it has a different title here. "

" I laughed out loud so many times. Lots of growing up in the 80/90s in Ontario references--made me smile "

" Had read this book before, but read it on the plane and loved it. I love the voice, the Sarnia setting and the unique story. This is a Canada Reads selection for 2009. I don't think it will win as it is rather different, but I'm glad that it is getting more attention. "

" All I remember about this book is that he covered his chest with duck tape to hide his growing nipples. Haha, it was a funny read. "

" Hilarious but touching book about a teenage boy who is struggling with being different. A wonderful quick read! "

" Hilarious and sometimes sad...cannot wait for author's next book. "

" Read for ELIT101- Very good book. Brian Francis has really captured what it is like to be a young adult who is struggling with puberty and a developing sexuality. My professor chose this book for grade 6. Totally not appropriate for grade 6. "

" Odd, funny dark in a good way. Genius premise and genius author! "

" I laughed out loud so many times. Lots of growing up in the 80/90s in Ontario references--made me smile "

" i wish the nipples actually had more of a "voice" in this book.great premise, but a bit half baked - but still good. "

" This is a very funny and off balance story of a young boy, coming of age, outside of then "norm." "

" All I remember about this book is that he covered his chest with duck tape to hide his growing nipples. Haha, it was a funny read. "

" I'm a bad reader! I tried to read this book, I really did! I got about 80 pages into it before I decided that I just couldn't! "

" This is a very quirky book that i am embarrassed to say that i love. "

" Goodreads has just shown me that the American version of this book is called "The Secret Fruit of Peter Paddington"--dumb name, but it does illuminate the connection between this very funny book and its obvious antecedent, *The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, age 13 3/4*! "