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mkaybaker07's review
4.0
I didn't love this one as much as High Fidelity, and it took me forever to get through (which is surprising for Hornby). It was still good nonetheless.
lizziebb's review
5.0
I always WANT to like Nick Hornby books - I don't always succeed. This one, I loved.
marycruise93's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
stephanieasrn's review
2.0
I bought the hard bound copy of this book. I wish I didn't. It wasn't really worth it. It was just ok.
arseniobham's review
3.0
In a lot of ways, this was a really Nick Hornby-ish book, and I appreciated that. It was more gripping than, say, A Long Way Down. But I left it not feeling satisfied...perhaps that was because Hornby's a talented enough author to make you feel what the characters are feeling, but in the end, it didn't edge out High Fidelity for me.
allisoon's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
amchica's review
4.0
Nick Hornby's always funny and always creates characters that you love despite their flaws. Certainly not life changing stuff, but a great read, especially for people who love music. Like High Fidelity and About A Boy, this one could easily be made into a movie.
karnac's review
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
minaetc's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0