Fever Pitch by Nick Hornby Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Fever Pitch
Book Review: A book for all sports fans, not just football fans
Summary: 5 Stars
If you have a passion for sports, than this simply is the book for you -- even if you despise the game of football (soccer for those American non-fans out there, one of which I'm proud to say I'm not a member). Hornby captured in absolute perfect detail the sports lover and/or fanatic, and how the ebb and flow of the game, even just one game, can literally change your day, your life. My favorite part of the book is in the end, when he describes the Arsenal 2-goal win over Liverpool to win the Premiership, and how no one save the true sports nut can appreciate how that moment will stand for him as his greatest moment ever in life. If you're a sports fan who has that one memory in life (Lenny Dykstra's 10th inning homer of Game 5 of the 1993 NLCS is mine), then you must buy this book -- and learn a little about yourself in the process. Nick Hornby, you're my new hero. Cheers.Book Review: A book for everyone....(especially if you are a boy)
Summary: 4 Stars
This was the first of Nick Hornby's books that I read and as a result I went out and bought the other two and loved them all. I think any guy can associate with the characters in the books, I know I can!! But its not only for guys, Hornby writes so simply but yet you get the feeling that you know the characters like a good friend. You dont have to know about soccer or music because the real story is about the characters and all their faults... but you gotta love them!Book Review: A fantastic book for anybody with a passion for anything
Summary: 5 Stars
I am a British lad studying here in America and I would like people to take the opportunity to read Nick Hornby's book "Fever Pitch". He captures the passion shared amongst British soccer fans leaving us thinking, I remember doing that or I wish I would have done that. But you don't have to be British or even a soccer fan to enjoy this one, the book gives a great insight into British culture and goes far beyond the tea and biscuits stereotype sometimes assosiated with the U.K. So come on Americans put down that issue of sports illistrated and find out how the rest of the world lives. I bet my bottom dollar you will come out wishing that your favorite /football /baseball /basketball or hockey team had the same patriotic support. If not, then you will see one man's love for a team that streches far beyond support. But the reason this book has sold millions of copies across the world and had a movie made on it is because there are so many soccer fans like it. I would love to bring two thousand away fans from any soccer team in Britain to the Superbowl, and let them take the place over with songs, chants and the odd bit of high temper. You have to support your team, not watch your team. Please give it a go, trust me it will open your eyes to another part of the world. As Fat Boy Slim says "I Have To Praise You Like I Should" It's a religion in Britain, go on read the bible- Fever Pitch.Book Review: A great book.
Summary: 5 Stars
I almost felt myself caring about Arsenal for a moment, fortunately the feeling quickly left me. An excellent book, if anyone tells you its only for 'middle class football fans' tell them to pis* off and ask them how many away games they've been to recently. Incidentally, West Ham and anyone who liked this book, read 'An Irrational Hatred of Luton', its better, longer, sexier and it's got a picture of Pop Robson....Book Review: A great look at sports and life
Summary: 5 Stars
Let me begin by noting that I find soccer/football incredibly dull. Dull, dull, dull! But Hornby's book is a great read.
He gives excellent insights as to sports obsession, one with which many men can identify. He is never sentimental or glorifying of the game or of his own actions, which are sometimes far from noble. He admits to placing his love of Arsenal above his relationships. But he also never comes across as a jerk.
I would love to sit down and have a few pints and watch a game with him.
The one thing I can't understand is how this could be made into a movie about the Red Sox. It just couldn't work, in my opinion.