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Fever Pitch

By: Nick Hornby
Narrated by: Julian Rhind-Tutt
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Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of Fever Pitch, by Nick Hornby read by Julian Rhind-Tutt.

As a young boy, growing up in the Home Counties and watching his parents' marriage fall apart, Nick Hornby had little sense of home. Then his dad took him to Highbury. Arsenal's football ground would become the source of many of the strongest feelings he'd ever have: joy, humiliation, heartbreak, frustration and hope.

In this now-classic book, he vividly depicts his troubled relationship with his father, his time as a teacher, and his first loves (after football), all through the prism of the game, as he insightfully and brilliantly explores obsession, and the way it can shape a life.

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Funny, wise and true
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I always wanted to read this but never got around to it. listening to it has been very enjoyable.

Great football fan story, especially for gooners.

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The chapter order problem mentioned in previous reviews seems to have been sorted now. Enjoy this masterpiece. UTA

Chapters are in the correct order as of June 2018

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Over 25 years later this still resonates with me. Brilliantly crafted and well told .

So close to the truth

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Love for football, combined with life story. Football in the context of historical events and society through the decades. All the feelings for one team when it comes to love and embarrassment, ups and downs, neighbourhoods and economy. All through Nick Horbys eyes. Beautiful, funny and touching. <3

Football and love (for football)-story at its best.

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An amazing book and performance has been completely ruined. Halfway through the story the audiobook completely messes up and all the chapters become muddled. It destroys the story and is a complete disgrace. How has something so stupid been allowed to happen?

Disgraceful Product

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