31 songs remained to this day the last book of the author that I had not yet read (among those published in France). Published some years ago, and before Slam particular, I had previously ignored here because it's not a classic novel. 31 songs is an autobiographical account big fan of pop music what the author, about his 31 favorite songs and very personal resonance they have in their lives. Each chapter is therefore a title or two songs, and tells the reason for their place in this book. And if I had overlooked this reading is because by flipping when it was published, I had realized I knew virtually none of these songs, and there was no interest I think reading a book I could not understand the ins and outs. But thanks to the internet, and Deezer particularly, this gap is repaired ... well almost, I have found that 26 songs.
Regarding the book, it is undoubtedly the place dead last in my top books devoted to Nick Hornby. Because of the form certainly, I prefer to follow a story that has a beginning and an end. But also by the author's tone in his remarks, much more serious than usual, yet it is through humor that I've become loyal. The book does not fail completely, you never get bored, but we stay hungry. By cons I was very touched by the stories involving his autistic son, and his way of being touched by the music and be able to "communicate" with his father.
And in this respect, the purely musical level, this book is an opportunity to nice discoveries, including Teenage Fanclub and Ani DiFranco. Good listening ...
"A Minor Incident" Badly Drawn Boy
"Hey Self Defeater" Mark Mulcahy
"Frontier Psychiatrist", The Avalanches
... and good reading if you feel like it.
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