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Nick Hornby

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Born 1957, Nick Hornby is an English novelist, essayist and screenwriter, author of High Fidelity, About a Boy and Fever Pitch.

Born in 1957; author of Fever Pitch (memoir about football/Arsenal), High Fidelity (novel about pop culture and music, protagonist Rob), About a Boy; writes with irony and affection about fandom and everyday life.

DeBaser reviews praise Hornby's witty, ironic voice in exploring pop culture and the rituals of fandom. Alta Fedeltà (High Fidelity) is read as a rhythmic, entertaining coming-of-age novel. Febbre a 90' (Fever Pitch) is valued for its honest, affectionate portrait of football fandom and its effect on personal life.

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