Nick Hornby is a renowned British novelist, essayist, and screenwriter born in 1957. He gained prominence with his autobiographical book Fever Pitch in 1992, which marked the beginning of his full-time writing career. Hornby is best known for his novels High Fidelity (1995) and About a Boy (1998), both of which have been adapted into successful films. His writing often explores themes of contemporary life, music, and personal growth with a blend of humour and insight. Hornby has received numerous awards, including the E.M. Forster Award and nominations for Academy Awards for his screenplays. He continues to live in London and remains active in the literary world.
Summary Nick Hornby’s How to Be Good is a witty and thought-provoking exploration of morality, relationships and personal transformation. The novel centres on Katie Carr, a 40-something doctor living in Holloway, England, who is disillusioned with her marriage to David Carr, a bitter newspaper columnist known as “The Angriest Man in Holloway”. Katie’s dissatisfaction leads her […]
Summary High Fidelity follows Rob Fleming, a thirty-something record store owner in London, as he grapples with the aftermath of his breakup with Laura, his most recent girlfriend. Rob is an obsessive music fan who spends much of his time ranking songs, albums and even his past relationships. After Laura leaves him for another man,
About A Boy – Summary About a Boy is a 1998 novel by British author Nick Hornby, set in London in the early 1990s. The story revolves around two protagonists: Will Freeman, a 36-year-old bachelor who avoids responsibility and lives off royalties from a Christmas song his father wrote, and Marcus Brewer, a socially awkward 12-year-old
