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High Fidelity

By Nick Hornby
Series: Penguin Essentials
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High Fidelity by Nick Hornby follows the life of Rob Fleming, a record shop owner and music enthusiast, as he navigates a tumult of personal relationships and self-discovery. Set in London, the story explores themes of love, heartbreak, and the challenges of growing up, all tied together with a soundtrack of classic tunes. Rob's journey is marked by introspection and humorous insights into the human condition.
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If you love music and are intrigued by stories full of wit and emotional depth, this book might appeal to you. It explores themes of love, relationships, and self-discovery, all set against the backdrop of a quirky record shop. With its relatable characters and humorous insights into the nature of nostalgia and personal growth, it offers a delightful read for anyone who has ever pondered the soundtrack of their own life.

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High Fidelity

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Nick Hornby's internationally bestselling first novel, available as a Penguin Essential for the first time.

High Fidelity, an international bestseller and instantly recognised by critics and readers alike as a classic, 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 widely praised for its insightful exploration of relationships, strongly depicting the transformational nature of love and music. Reviewers celebrate it as a perceptive and emotionally resonant debut, skillfully blending humour with poignant moments. The novel's sharp, observant style has earned it a place as an admired piece of modern fiction, often noted for its authenticity and charm.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241981214

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 June 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 111.0mm

Height: 180.0mm

Weight: 145g

Pages: 256

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Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Nick Hornby Penguin Books Series: Penguin Essentials

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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