Submarine

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A funny, fresh coming-of-age story, now a Penguin EssentialMeet Oliver Tate, 15. Convinced that his father is depressed (\"Depression comes in bouts. Like boxing. Dad is in the blu e corner\") and his mother is having an affair with her capoeira teacher, \"a hippy-looking twonk\", he embarks on a hilariously misguided campaign to bring the family back together. Meanwhile, he is also trying to lose his virginity - before he turns sixteeen - to his pyromaniac girlfriend Jordana. Will Oliver succeed in either aim? Submerge yourself in Submarine and find out . . . Show more