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High Fidelity: Popular Penguins

By Nick Hornby
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High Fidelity: Popular Penguins by Nick Hornby centres on Rob Fleming, a record store owner navigating his thirties and a series of failed relationships. His passion for music is both his escape and way of connecting with people, yet it often complicates his personal life. The novel explores themes of love, identity, and the complexities of adulthood, all imbued with Hornby’s trademark humour and wit.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a love for music and an interest in exploring the inner workings of relationships. The narrative offers witty insights into the life of a music enthusiast grappling with personal and romantic challenges, infused with humour and a genuine understanding of human emotions.

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High Fidelity: Popular Penguins

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High Fidelity by Nick Hornby is the brilliant story of one man's journey of self-discovery. When Rob, a thirty-five-year-old record shop owner and music obsessive, is dumped by Laura, he indulges in some casual sex, a little light stalking, and some extreme soul-searching in the form of contacting every ex-girlfriend who ever broke his heart.

An instant classic, High Fidelity is a hilarious exploration of love, life, music, and the modern male.

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High Fidelity by Nick Hornby is frequently praised for its witty and relatable storytelling, exploring themes of love, music, and self-discovery. Reviewers often highlight the engaging narrative and the protagonist's journey through heartbreak and maturity. The novel has been appreciated for its honest portrayal of relationships and the cultural significance of music in everyday life.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141037356

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 110.0mm

Height: 179.0mm

Weight: 142g

Pages: 264

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About the Author

Nick Hornby was born in 1957. He is the author of five novels, High Fidelity, About a Boy, How To Be Good, A Long Way Down (shortlisted for the Whitbread Award) and Slam; three works of non-fiction, Fever Pitch (winner of the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award), 31 Songs (shortlisted for the National Book Critics Circle Award) and The Complete Polysyllabic Spree; and a Pocket Penguin book of short stories, Otherwise Pandemonium. Nick Hornby lives and works in Highbury, north London.

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