Fever Pitch Characters

In Fever Pitch, author Nick Hornby tells the true story of his decades-long obsession with football and how it has shaped his identity, his relationships, and his life. Nick first develops an interest in… read analysis of Nick Hornby

Nick’s dad introduces Nick to football when Nick is a child, desperate to find an activity to bond over with his son, though initially Nick has no interest in the sport. Nick’s parents divorce… read analysis of Nick’s Dad

Jonathan is Nick’s half-brother from his father’s second marriage. Nick and Jonathan meet for the first time when Nick visits France as a teenager. Jonathan is a young child at the time, but… read analysis of Jonathan

After Nick’s parents divorce when he is 11, his mom raises him and his younger sister alone. Nick’s mom supports Nick’s interest in football, though she has no interest in it herself. Nick notes… read analysis of Nick’s Mom

Rat is Nick’s childhood friend. After Nick’s dad moves away, Nick starts going to Arsenal games with Rat, and they stand in the Schoolboy’s Enclosure. Later in life, after many years, Nick and… read analysis of Rat

Gill is Nick’s younger sister. Gill doesn’t go to the football games with Nick and their dad because it is not usual at the time for girls and women to go to football games… read analysis of Gill Hornby