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Liked It “Nick Hornby could write a story describing an overheard conversation about watching paint dry and I would read it. In this case he wrote essays about popular songs, and the result is terrific. I don't even know most of the songs that he wrote about, but that isn't really the point, is it? The...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Nick Hornby could write a story describing an overheard conversation about watching paint dry and I would read it. In this case he wrote essays about popular songs, and the result is terrific. I don't even know most of the songs that he wrote about, but that isn't really the point, is it? The idea is that no matter what he writes about, I can't help but enjoy Hornby's insights and the magical way he uses language to share them.”
Jeremy P wrote this review Thursday, September 17 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I didn't finish it. I gave it to Jeremy who knows way more about music than I do.”
Carol H wrote this review Thursday, September 10 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Interesting....”
Tabitha S wrote this review Friday, September 4 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Hornby takes me with him wherever he goes in these essays. The couple that speak most directly about his son are incredibly moving, but all are at least fun and eye-opening. ”
Ellen M wrote this review Wednesday, August 12 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Hornby looks into music and how it becomes the soundtrack to life and events. How it connects all of us; can make us feel alone in a room full of people, or in good company when we're all alone.”
ifnobodyspeaks wrote this review Friday, June 12 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Very much enjoyed both the book and the CD; interested me enough that if I catch a good deal on one of his novels I'll pick it up, even though I rarely read regular fiction. :)”
PhoenixFalls wrote this review Sunday, April 5 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I think I might have a new favorite author. We have different musical tastes, but Hornby thinks about music the same way that I do.”
Casey G wrote this review Thursday, November 6 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I loved every word of this stream of consciousness commentary on music and how it affects us in visceral, intangible, and quite illogical ways. I laughed out loud at his very honest and completely unpretentious explanations of his views on music, and was relieved that someone else out there understands the way certain songs completely take over your mind to obsessive, irrational levels. Yes, I'm playing [insert song of the moment here] for the 3000th time, and it still amazes me at every play. ”
Melanie! wrote this review Sunday, November 11 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
