Juliet Naked by Nick HornbyReviewed by Suzanne M., Director
Nick Hornby's latest novel Juliet, Naked is not something I would normally select to read. However, his previous works (High Fidelity, About a Boy, Fever Pitch, and Slam) were so well-liked, I decided to give his latest book a try.
As Juliet, Naked opens British museum curator Annie is ending a 15-year relationship with Duncan, an idiosyncratic professor. She is determined to stop wasting time and make a fresh start--wherever and whatever that may be. Through a series of circumstances, she strikes up an email flirtation with Tucker Crowe, a reclusive American singer who hasn't been heard from since 1986. Their exchange becomes friendlier and soon, through a separate chain of events, Tucker is on a plane to England with the hopes of meeting Annie. Two major complications await Annie and Tucker--Tucker's many children and ex-wives are all converging in England at the same time and Annie's ex-boyfriend's obsession with all things Tucker Crowe.
I really enjoyed this novel. The premise could have easily become preposterous, but Hornby just does it so well. Annie, Duncan, and Tucker were engaging characters supported by a unique group of family, friends, coworkers, and acquaintances. A quick read, Juliet, Naked is a refreshing break from some of the dark story lines being published this fall.
You can reserve this book today through the Chester County Library System online catalog. To learn more about Nick Hornby visit: http://www.nicksbooks.com/
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