His father fell off a window-ledge. No wonder his mum had cheered up.
In "About a Boy" by Nick Hornby, the story reveals a darkly humorous aspect of the protagonist's family history. The main character reflects on a tragic incident involving his father, who died after falling from a window ledge. This event serves as a backdrop to the family's emotional dynamics, particularly affecting the mother, who finds a complex sense of relief following this catastrophe.
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