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The old cliche is indeed true, the original beats the film. This is a story about life, music, about lost love, a lot about love, a lot about men and how we men think of women and love. Hornby does take on the male perspective but it should nonetheless appeal to women, if not just for the fun of seeing things from "the other side" but also because of the somewhat ironic yet utterly human humor that shapes Rob's view of life.
Amazon.com Review
Rob Fleming is the kind of person whose mindset is clearly shown by his top two career choices: journalist for the New Musical Express, 1976-79, and producer for Atlantic Records, circa 1964-71. Owner of a small London record shop and musical snob of a high degree, Rob finds his life thrown into turmoil when live-in girlfriend Laura suddenly leaves. He embarks on a journey through the past, tracking down old lovers while finding solace with Marie, an American folk/country singer living in London, even as he yearns for Laura's return. Told in an engaging first-person voice that blends sarcasm with self-deprecating humor, High Fidelity presents a painfully funny take on love, music, and growing up. Already a best seller in Britain, this stunningly assured first novel should be a hit here as well.