Daydreamer

By Ian McEwan | Publisher: Random House

About the book

Peter Fortune is a boy who likes to daydream. He dreams about swapping bodies with his cat and with his baby cousin, but he gets so lost he's unsure where one fantasy finishes and the next begins. Cartwheeling through these transformations, Peter eventually finds himself in an adult body experiencing the adventure of falling in love.

'As far-fetched and funny as anything by Roald Dahl' Vogue
'Perfectly judged, scary, poignant, meaningful; he makes it look easy, but this is brilliantly achieved' Guardian

Editions of Daydreamer

Paperback
ISBN 9780099590613
EBook
ISBN 9781529917017

Read an Excerpt

Peter Fortune is a boy who likes to daydream. He dreams about swapping bodies with his cat and with his baby cousin, but he gets so lost he's unsure where one fantasy finishes and the next begins. Cartwheeling through these transformations, Peter eventually finds himself in an adult body experiencing the adventure of falling in love.

'As far-fetched and funny as anything by Roald Dahl' Vogue
'Perfectly judged, scary, poignant, meaningful; he makes it look easy, but this is brilliantly achieved' Guardian

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Daydreamer about?

Peter Fortune is a boy who likes to daydream. He dreams about swapping bodies with his cat and with his baby cousin, but he gets so lost he's unsure where one fantasy finishes and the next begins. Cartwheeling through these transformations, Peter eventually finds himself in an adult body experiencing the adventure of falling in love.

'As far-fetched and funny as anything by Roald Dahl' Vogue
'Perfectly judged, scary, poignant, meaningful; he makes it look easy, but this is brilliantly achieved' Guardian

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Daydreamer?

Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre > Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general

Where can I read a sample of Daydreamer?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780099590613

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Daydreamer?

Ian McEwan

Who is the Publisher of the book Daydreamer?

Random House

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Daydreamer is available as paperback(ISBN 9780099590613) and ebook(ISBN 9781529917017)

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