by Nick Hornby · Penguin Books · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780241981214
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«High Fidelity» is Nick Hornby's contemporary fiction and humor novel, published by Penguin Books in paperback (256 pages, in English).
Rob runs a small record shop and orders his life through lists of favorite songs. When Laura leaves him, he decides to review his past relationships to understand why they fail; among vinyl, memories and conversations with his employees, music becomes the mirror of his doubts about love.
This edition, published in 2017, belongs to the Penguin Essentials collection (number 66); it is Nick Hornby's first novel, originally published in 1995.
Suitable for contemporary fiction readers who appreciate British humor and stories about music and relationships.
Nicholas Peter John Hornby is an English writer. He is best known for his memoir Fever Pitch (1992) and novels High Fidelity (1995) and About a Boy (1998), all of which were adapted into feature films. Hornby's work frequently touches upon music, sport, and the aimless and obsessive natures of his protagonists. His books have sold more than 5 million copies worldwide as of 2018. In a 2004 poll for the BBC, Hornby was named the 29th most influential person in British culture. He has received two Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay nominations for An Education (2009), and Brooklyn (2015).
