High Fidelity
Published on 2. January 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-0-241-96981-6 (ISBN)
Description
THE MILLION-COPY INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER & SOURCE OF THE 2020 HULU SERIES
'One of my favourite novels' Zoe Kravitz in Vulture
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Do you know your desert-island, all-time, top five most memorable break-ups? Rob does.
But Laura isn't on it - even though she's just become his latest ex.
Finding he can't get over Laura, record-store owner Rob decides to revisit his relationship top hits to figure out what went wrong. But soon, he's asking himself some big questions: about relationships, about life and about his own self-destructive tendencies.
Astutely observed and wickedly funny, Nick Hornby's cult classic explores love, loss and the need for a good playlist. A must for readers of David Nicholls and music geeks everywhere!
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'A triumphant first novel. True to life, very funny and moving' Financial Times
'Extremely cleverly observed' Mail on Sunday
'If this book was a record, we would be calling it an instant classic. Because that's what it is' Guardian
'Leaves you believing not only in the redemptive power of music but above all the redemptive power of love. Funny and wise, sweet and true' Independent
'One of my favourite novels' Zoe Kravitz in Vulture
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Do you know your desert-island, all-time, top five most memorable break-ups? Rob does.
But Laura isn't on it - even though she's just become his latest ex.
Finding he can't get over Laura, record-store owner Rob decides to revisit his relationship top hits to figure out what went wrong. But soon, he's asking himself some big questions: about relationships, about life and about his own self-destructive tendencies.
Astutely observed and wickedly funny, Nick Hornby's cult classic explores love, loss and the need for a good playlist. A must for readers of David Nicholls and music geeks everywhere!
________________
'A triumphant first novel. True to life, very funny and moving' Financial Times
'Extremely cleverly observed' Mail on Sunday
'If this book was a record, we would be calling it an instant classic. Because that's what it is' Guardian
'Leaves you believing not only in the redemptive power of music but above all the redemptive power of love. Funny and wise, sweet and true' Independent
Reviews / Votes
Fast, fun, and remarkably deft: a sharp-edged portrait that manages at once to be vicious, generous, and utterly good-natured * Kirkus Reviews *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Adult: General
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 195 mm
Width: 126 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
186 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-241-96981-6 (9780241969816)
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Nick Hornby is the bestselling author of nine novels, including High Fidelity, About a Boy, and Just Like You, as well as several works of nonfiction including Fever Pitch. His books have sold over 3.5 million copies in the UK, and many have been turned into successful films and TV series. He has been Oscar-nominated twice for his screenplays, and his TV work has won three Emmys. His work has been translated into more than 40 languages. He lives in London.