Emil Ostrovski Knihy

Hilarious, deeply moving, mind-bending, original, romantic, and surprising, this debut teen novel by Emil Ostrovski will appeal to fans of John Green, Chris Crutcher, and Andrew Smith. Gary Shteyngart, author of the New York Times bestseller Super Sad True Love Story, says: "Do yourself a favor and get inside a car with Emil Ostrovski immediately! The Paradox of Vertical Flight is an amazing road trip. You're in for one heck of a ride." An Indie Next Pick! On the morning of his eighteenth birthday, Jack Polovsky kidnaps his own baby, names him Socrates, stocks up on baby supplies at Walmart, and hits the road with his best friend, Tommy, and with the baby's mother, Jess. As they head to Grandma's house (eluding the police at every turn), Jack tells baby Socrates the Greek myths—because all stories spring from those stories, really. Even this one. By turns funny, heart wrenching, and wholly original, this debut novel by Emil Ostrovski explores the nature of family, love, friendship, fatherhood, and myth. "Shares a sense of humor and philosophical bent with such YA authors as John Green and Chris Crutcher. But the story and likable characters are Ostrovsky's own, a delightful mix of quirky, intelligent, naive, well-intentioned, and just plain dumb teens. A delightful success."—ALA Booklist

DREI TEENAGER UND EIN BABY: AUF DER FLUCHT VOR DER POLIZEI und auf der Suche nach dem Sinn des Lebens. Ein Roadmovie-Roman. Der 18-jährige Jack Polovsky entführt seinen neugeborenen und zur Adoption freigegebenen Sohn, um ihn seiner dementen Großmutter zu zeigen. Und so gerät alles aus den Fugen. Jack kauft ein Auto, holt seinen besten Freund Tommy und später auch die Mutter des Kindes dazu, und gemeinsam sind sie zwei Tage lang auf der Flucht vor der Polizei. Jack bespricht dabei schon mal die ganz großen Themen des Lebens mit seinem Sohn. Der heißt nämlich Sokrates – zumindest für Jack. Am Ende wird alles gut: Jack bekommt Besuchsrecht, das Baby Sokrates bekommt einen richtigen Namen und sie finden (fast) den Sinn des Lebens.

Emil Ostrovski's writing shines through a blend of humor and emotional depth in this novel. The story captivates with its cleverness and poignant moments, making it a compelling read that resonates with a wide audience. Andrew Smith, a noted author, praises its engaging narrative and unique voice, highlighting the book's ability to entertain while also provoking thought.