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High Fidelity (2000): Film vs Book
Film · 2000 · Directed by Stephen Frears · Starring John Cusack, Jack Black
About the film
A record shop owner reviews his past romances.
How close is it to the book?
Close to the bookIt moves the story from London to Chicago and keeps the book's voice through direct address.
Read or watch first?
The novel is full of lists and music talk.
What the book gives you
High Fidelity by Nick Hornby
A charming, witty look at love and music that feels very familiar.
Who will like it: Music lovers who like funny, honest stories about love and lists.