I had read this before in high school, but I think this was a much more insightful and meaningful read as an almost college-grad. This book tells the story (made into a very good movie!) of a rude, unlikable, sad thirty-five year old who has commitment issues. When I say it like that, it sounds all too generic, but it definitely wasn't. Hornby's writing is very sharp, and the characters, while somewhat flat, end up being likable. The plot rolls along and hits a lot of the expected beats, but for me, it wasn't really about where it ended up, but more about how Hornby made his points and told the story. The insights about music, taste, relationships, and so forth can be somewhat mixed, but all in all, they rang true. 
 I'm not sure how frequently this story gets told. Pretty frequently, I bet. However, Hornby tells it in such a straightforward, funny fashion that it felt new. I'd recommend this to anyone who might fit the characteristics I listed above of the main character, or is afraid they might. Heck, even if you don't, it's still a fun, meaningful ride in a lot of ways. 
 A quick note about the formatting. Every left-side page of this printing of the book contains the heading "HIGH..." and every right-side has "...FIDELITY". This led to the corresponding song by Elvis Costello being stuck in my head for the duration of the time I was reading this book. I love the song, so I loved this "feature", but be warned!