Triple Platinum

by Nick Hornby

Genres: Fiction, Humor

608 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2000

About the author

Nicholas Peter John Hornby is an English writer and lyricist. He is best known for his memoir Fever Pitch (1992) and novels High Fidelity and About a Boy, all of which were adapted into feature films. Hornby's work frequently touches upon music, sport, and the aimless and obsessive natures of his protagonists. His books have sold more than 5 million copies worldwide as of 2018. In a 2004 poll for the BBC, Hornby was named the 29th most influential person in British culture. He has received two Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay nominations for An Education (2009), and Brooklyn (2015).

Reviews

[David Bril · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a book that collects Nick Hornby's first 3 works, so you can have them in one place. Fever Pitch Hornby's biography told through his love for his favorite sport Soccer. High Fidelity a rich and funny story about a down on his luck record store owner who tells his history with women through his love for music and lists. About a Boy a charming and sweet tale about the friendship between two boys, one a awkward 12 year old boy who has no real experience in the real world thanks to his mother and a 30 something man who has everything in life handed to him and refuses to grown.

You simply can not go wrong picking this up as it contains 3 wonderful novels in it all of which are well worthy the read. However I must warn you this book is HUGE! I mean massive, think Stephan Kings It Hardcover massive! So if you already have the 3 books individually, then this will just take up more space on your shelf. Of course if you are like me and a huge Hornby completionist, then this is a must have.

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

I've only read Fever Pitch but it's great.

[Richard · Rating 4 out of 5]

I just find myself reading and rereading this over and over again. Great book.

[Steven · Rating 4 out of 5]

Terrific combination of novels - can't think of a better way to become a Hornby fan.