Rob

Rob is the main character and the narrator of the novel. His bleak outlook on life and his low self-esteem leads to his break up with Laura. She makes it perfectly clear she still is in love with him, but if he wants her back he has to rediscover his enthusiasm and humor. Rob decides he does want her back and goes on a journey of self-discovery.

His first stop is his work place. Rob owns a record store called Championship Vinyl that seems to be going the same way as his life. Britain is currently going through a recession and few people are keen to buy records. However, its low turnover has a lot to do with the Rob's insistence to cater for the more discerning customer, and he is even known to turn away people that do not share what he regards as good taste. Rob...