All entries for Tuesday 15 June 2004

Nick Hornby's High Fidelity

Title:

High Fidelity

Author:

Nick Hornby

ISBN:

0140293469

Rating:

I've been trying to read novels lately that I always wish I'd read but never got around to. I just finished reading this one the other day and I have to say that it's one of only a handful of novels that has actually made me laugh outloud by myself and the only one to do it at least once every two pages! It was a funny and fast read with very astute and comic observations of some of the most fleeting nuances of romantic relationships and friendships. I think the two strongest characters are Rob's (the main protagonist) two friends, Barry and Dick, who work in his record shop. Hilarious….

For those of you who have seen the film version, it's very close to the novel except for its relocation from London to somewhere in the States. Honestly though, there are very few British references in the text anyway (other than London, I can only remember A Question of Sport) and the casting was just spot-on.

A quick, funny and non-taxing read, I recommend that everyone take it with them on vacation this summer.

Joanna Jameson : 15 Jun 2004 06:44 |  Tags: Vcb Very Cool Books |  Comments (0) |  Close comments |  Report a problem