My love for Nick Hornby knows no bounds. Well, okay, it probably knows one or two (like the bounds that, if crossed, would turn me into a stalker), but you know what I mean. About a Boy was my first Hornby, and is also the book/movie that taught me I should always see the movie first, then read the book--the movie itself was a fine film, but it necessarily lacks the wonderful witty narration, and therefore I couldn't help but be disappointed. I also liked How to be Good, which was written from the wife's point of view--a first for Hornby, I think.
I never would have thought to compare it to chick lit, so you've got me thinking. I just thought of it as a modern British novel that happened to be especially witty. I don't think I'd want to try to categorize it as anything more than that; I suspect my brain would start to hurt quite a lot.
I've had a copy of his newest, A Long Way Down, for a few months and really need to get off my arse and read it. He also edited a book of short stories a few years ago, one of which is by Colin Firth. I think the collection is called Speaking with the Angel, but don't quote me on that!
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Date: 2006-10-26 12:49 am (UTC)I never would have thought to compare it to chick lit, so you've got me thinking. I just thought of it as a modern British novel that happened to be especially witty. I don't think I'd want to try to categorize it as anything more than that; I suspect my brain would start to hurt quite a lot.
I've had a copy of his newest, A Long Way Down, for a few months and really need to get off my arse and read it. He also edited a book of short stories a few years ago, one of which is by Colin Firth. I think the collection is called Speaking with the Angel, but don't quote me on that!