My question is whether it was a challenge to narrate your latest work from a female perspective. I don't want to be stuck with one for the rest of my life.Īrlington, Va.: I thought the best thing about 'High Fidelity' was the way it brought the reader inside the mind of the protagonist (I remember the review that said it was like the dirty secrets of the male mind revealed). But the other thing is, I really like writing in the first person, and there are two genders to choose from. The way it seemed to me, it seemed to make more sense for the woman to comment on the man. I knew that I wanted to write about a marriage that was under strain, and for something to happen to one of the partners in that marriage, and for the other to comment on that something. It did need to be told from a woman's point of view. What inspired you to take that tack? Do you think this story needed to be told from a woman's point of view? The protagonist of 'How to Be Good' is a woman. Over Live Online discussions and choose the most relevant questions for guests and hosts guests and hosts can decline to answer questions. He lives in North London.Įditor's Note: moderators retain editorial control

In addition to his novels, Hornby is the editor of the short story collection 'Speaking with the Angel' and is the pop music critic for the New Yorker. He'll also be appearing in person at Olsson's Metro Center store Thursday, July 12 at 7 p.m.

EDT to answer questions about his latest book. Hornby was live online on Tuesday, July 10 at 1:30 p.m. Nick Hornby is the author of the critically acclaimed books 'High Fidelity' and 'About a Boy,' as well as the memoir 'Fever Pitch.' His latest book, ' How to Be Good,' told from the point of view of a middle-aged woman, explores issues surrounding marriage, parenthood and the quest for lasting love. Subscribe to e-mail newslettersĬom - customized news, traffic, weather and more.About Nick Hornby (Penguin-Putnam Books).

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