Old Man in Window

by Martin Hopkins

This is a story about growing up and growing old. The two main characters are a young boy, beginning his life, and an old man reaching the end of his. The old man watches the boy grow and the young boy sees him age. It is a story about friendship, that spans 15 years, that started with a smile and a wave.

12 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2011

About the author

Martin Hopkins is a writer based in Edinburgh, Scotland. He studied Creative Writing at Edinburgh University.

A collection of his short stories including 'Old Man in Window' have been published by Ether Books.

Martin has recently completed his debut novel 'Cracks in the Pavement', a darkly funny, sexually graphic Dickensian look at the dizzying heights and gritty depths of a fractured modern society. Jekyll & Hyde for the 21st Century. Watch out! The Professor is coming...

The book has received 5 star reviews from The Reading Cafe, K3Books and Amazon readers.

Reviews

[Martin Hopkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Based on a true story. 'Old Man in Window' tells the coming-of-age tale of a young boy growing up and a man growing old. It looks at their unique friendship that spans 15 years, that started with a smile and a wave.

"An enchanting tale, mysterious, empathetic, about growing up and growing old. Martin Hopkins' writing is both tight and lyrical. I loved it. The author's presence is felt as a wise head on young shoulders" - 5 stars, Howard Ellison, narrator.

'An absolutely beautiful story. It captures the spirit of serendipity and kinship, an excellent read!' 5 stars, Ether Books



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