High Fidelity

novel by Hornby

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High Fidelity is a 1995 novel by British author Nick Hornby. The story centers on Rob Fleming, a 30-something owner of a London record store who is obsessed with music. The novel follows Rob's romantic entanglements and his reluctant journey toward maturity. It is known for its blend of humor, self-deprecation, and a belief in the power of art and human connection. The book was a bestseller and has been adapted into a film, a stage musical, and a television series. In the film adaptation, John Cusack played the role of Rob Fleming.12

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Nick Hornby
High Fidelity
His first work of fiction, High Fidelity, released in 1995, follows the romantic collisions and reluctant maturation of 30-something Rob Fleming, owner of a London record store—another obsessive fan, this time of snobbishly rare LPs. High Fidelity garnered critical acclaim and became a bestseller in England. The book solidified Hornby’s…
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His first work of fiction, High Fidelity, released in 1995, follows the romantic collisions and reluctant maturation of 30-something Rob Fleming, owner of a London record store—another obsessive fan, this time of snobbishly rare LPs. High Fidelity garnered critical acclaim and became a bestseller in England. The book solidified Hornby’s…
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