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.

For:Readers interested in pop culture, music, football, and contemporary British fiction; DeBaser users.

 What weight does pop culture have in a young adult's stubbornness to avoid growing up? And how can one grow up without betraying oneself and one's pop culture?

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 Football both is and isn't central, and this is what makes the book great, recommended even for those who don't follow this sport.

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