Fever Pitch by Nick Hornby Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Fever Pitch
Book Review: A Fantastic Fanatic
Summary: 4 Stars
Nick Hornby is not embarrassed to be identified as a fanatic, as he proves in this semi-fictional autobiography about his obsession with the football club Arsenal. Throughout the novel, Hornby examines how the significant events and relationships in his life relate directly to Arsenal games he has attended. He attends his first game with his father shortly after his parents divorced, he knew he was in love the first time when he was able to share his team with a woman, and he buys season tickets at the same time his life starts settling down in his twenties. It is a very funny book and I learned a lot about soccer and obsession, but it also made me feel okay about my own personal obsessive tendencies, which pale in comparison to those of the main character. It isn't a difficult or long read so I would suggest it to anyone who just wants to read an enjoyable book, even if they don't care a bit about soccer.Book Review: A Funny, Personal Glimpse of Sports and Life
Summary: 4 Stars
After three books, Hornby seems to be the master of intimate narration. In "High Fidelity" and "About a Boy" I felt as if I was a part of the story, sitting inside his brain like a character on the canceled TV show Herman's Head, wincing at the mistakes and laughing at the happiness. You're along for the ride and you're emotionally attached all the way through. The books end and you're left with a sense of disbelief, wondering: "What happenned to our relationship? Why am I shut out?" and you sit around and wait for the next to come out. Fever Pitch precedes the two abovementioned books, and the narration is more raw and personal. Greater sadness, wistfulness comes through; instead of guessing that the main character is supposed to be Hornby, you know it's him. Reality can be more drab and longwinded than the fiction, but it's worth it. Hornby is poignant and honest and the overall effect is wonderful. Like other reviews mention, you don't need to be a sports fan to appreciate this book, although some practical knowledge of teams and grounds might help. A fine book, and something I'm happy was allowed to be published.Book Review: A Must Read For All Football (Soccer) And Sports Fans
Summary: 5 Stars
The one thing that I share in common with Nick Hornby is my passion for Arsenal Football Club (The Gunners). However, this book is not an account of the club, but, rather his account of life in relation to his passion (bordering on obsession) to the club.His views, observations, passion, cynicism and quick whit speaks volumes of his talent for story-telling. All sports / football fans will easily relate to his experiences.
If you enjoy this book I would strongly recommend you to read High Fidelity & About A Boy as well.
Book Review: A Superb Book which can even relate to a Soccerless Society
Summary: 5 Stars
The US, as many of us realize, is certainly one of the least soccer oriented societies in the world today (On the Professional Level). Nonetheless, the traits of die hard fans like Hornby is universal. I could feel the pain of Ipswitch the same way I felt when Scott Norwood missed the fieldgoal in SuperBowl XXV (By the way I am from Buffalo and the Bills are life). Any true fan of any real sports team can appreciate this book, and I strongly reccomend it.Book Review: A True Soccer Fan...
Summary: 3 Stars
just does not describe this man. He recollection of events in his life as they pertain to Arsenal soccer games is relentless. I thought I was obsessed with certain things in my life but compared to Nick Hornby, I am not even close. Amazed to think there are several thousand people who feel the same way about soccer as he does. Nothing like the movie.