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Literary Fiction · LightA record shop owner reviews his top five breakups
High Fidelity
by Nick Hornby
See it on Amazon1995Easy readFast pace
What it is about
Rob Fleming, who owns a London record shop, makes a list of his five worst breakups and sets out to find out why he keeps failing. Hornby’s 1995 novel is funny and shrewd.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy literary fiction that puts character and language first, with a light mood and a fast pace. It is an easy read.
Themes: Music · Love · Lists
Screen adaptation
High Fidelity (2000)
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