It seemed to me to be almost "Nick Hornby grows up"-- less laddish fun (which, don't get me wrong, I do like) and more 'mid-life realisation of darkness' narrative.
I read About a Boy first, then this, then High Fidelity. The latter was a very good read, but I think this stands out as my favourite. I think the criticism for this book wasn't as favourable as the other two, but stuff the critics. We know what we like. ;)
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It seemed to me to be almost "Nick Hornby grows up"-- less laddish fun (which, don't get me wrong, I do like) and more 'mid-life realisation of darkness' narrative.
I read About a Boy first, then this, then High Fidelity. The latter was a very good read, but I think this stands out as my favourite. I think the criticism for this book wasn't as favourable as the other two, but stuff the critics. We know what we like. ;)