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High Fidelity

By Nick Hornby
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High Fidelity by Nick Hornby delves into the life of Rob Fleming, a music-obsessed record store owner in London. Struggling with a recently ended relationship, Rob retrospectively examines his past romances to understand where he might have gone wrong. Through a journey of self-discovery, he navigates personal growth while wrestling with the complexities of love, relationships, and adulthood.
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You might like this book if you're drawn to stories that explore relationships, personal growth, and the intricacies of modern life through a relatable and humorous lens. It's perfect for those with a passion for music and a curiosity about how one's passions and past influence personal identity and romantic pursuits.

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Do you know your desert-island, all-time, top five most memorable split-ups? Rob does. He keeps a list, in fact. But Laura isn't on it - even though she's just become his latest ex. He's got his life back, you see.

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Now a major 2020 Hulu series starring Zoe Kravitz.

High Fidelity is Nick Hornby's first novel, an international bestseller and instantly recognised by critics and readers alike as a classic. This book helps to explain men to women, and men to men.

Rob is good on music — he owns a small record shop and has strong views on what's decent and what isn't. But he's much less good on relationships. In fact, he's not at all sure that he wants to commit himself to anyone. So, it's hardly surprising that his girlfriend decides that enough is enough.

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High Fidelity by Nick Hornby is praised for being fast-paced and entertaining, delivering a sharp-edged portrait of its characters. The book is noted for its combination of wit and depth, managing to be both critical and endearing.

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ISBN: 9780241969816

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 January 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 181g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

NICK HORNBY is the bestselling author of eight novels, including Just Like You, High Fidelity and About a Boy, and several works of nonfiction including Fever Pitch. He has also written numerous award-winning screenplays for film and television including Brooklyn, Wild and, most recently, State of the Union.

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