Do you think Rob's misery is a style choice?

In what way does Hornby's use of setting reflect his negative attitude?

What does Rob's constant references to music and film say about his character?

Do you think the book is about Rob changing his attitude or do other characters have to change as well?

What does it say about Rob that he rarely sees his old friends and surrounds himself with people he claims not to like so much?

Why is it significant that Rob changes his attitude, but not his lifestyle?

In what way does the book attack British tradition?