High Fidelity
2000 • Comedy, Drama, Music, Romance • R
After his long-time girlfriend dumps him, a thirty-year-old record store owner seeks to understand why he is unlucky in love while recounting his "top five breakups of all time".
Runtime: 1h 53m
Nick Hornby's 'High Fidelity' is a compelling journey into the psyche of Rob Fleming, a London-based record shop owner who navigates the ups and downs of love, life, and music. Unlike the movie adaptation, which relocates the setting to Chicago, the novel holds onto the quintessentially British humor and cultural nuances that give depth to Rob's character and make his story all the more resonant.
The novel delves deeper into Rob’s introspective musings and existential crises, offering a richer narrative experience. Hornby's cleverly crafted prose invites readers to explore themes of personal growth, relationship dynamics, and the universal quest for meaning through a series of top-five lists, making 'High Fidelity' not just a story, but a profound exploration of human nature set against the backdrop of endless music references and personal anecdotes.
High Fidelity inspired from
High Fidelity
by Nick Hornby
