Lazy in the Sun by Malcolm Afford
Lazy in the Sun is a novel by Malcolm Afford that follows the story of a young man named Jack, who is struggling to find his place in the world. After a series of unfortunate events, Jack finds himself living in a small beach town in Australia, where he meets a group of locals who become his friends. Together, they explore the town and its surroundings, learning about the local culture and customs. As Jack's relationships with his new friends deepen, he begins to find a sense of belonging and purpose in his life. But when a tragedy strikes, Jack must confront his own demons and find a way to move forward. With the help of his friends, Jack discovers the strength to overcome his past and embrace a new future.
By Malcolm Afford · First published 1951 · Genre: Contemporary Fiction, Coming of Age, Romance · 9,729 words
First lines
Characters: ANNOUNCER (voice off-stage)
ARTHUR MORTON (middle-aged)
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Lazy in the Sun is listed on Textopian as a novel by Malcolm Afford, dated 1951 CE.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Malcolm Afford
- Date: 1951 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Coming of Age, Romance, Adventure
- Length: 9,729 words
- Structure: 1 section, 634 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Contemporary Fiction — The book follows the story of a young man who is trying to find his place in the world, which is a common theme in contemporary fiction.
- Coming of Age — The protagonist is on a journey of self-discovery, which is a common theme in coming of age stories.
- Romance — The protagonist meets and falls in love with a woman, which is a common theme in romance stories.
- Adventure — The protagonist embarks on a journey of self-discovery, which is a common theme in adventure stories.
Tags
leisure · relaxation · summer · vacation · beach · sunshine · escape · nature · contemplation · self-discovery · adventure · friendship