As their relationship develops and transforms into real-life everyday aridity and boredom, Vic ultimately comes to terms with his life and what it really means to love. The novel has had some influence on the literary community, leaving the label "lad-lit" behind, although the term itself was not coined until the 1990s.
As their relationship evolves from a romantic connection to the mundane realities of everyday life, Vic comes to terms with his existence and what it truly entails in love. The novel has had an impact on the literary community, moving beyond the label "lad-lit," although the term itself was not coined until the 1990s.