Nick Hornby, you’ve done it again. Every time I pick up one of his books, I’m reminded of why I enjoy reading. It’s simple: I enjoy storytelling. And although it’s the reason why I like movies and gaming, there’s something about reading a good story that connects with me more than the other two mediums ever could. I’ve done some thinking and, for myself, I’ve figured out why. With (most) movies or games, you’re told a story and you see the action. Even if it’s dialogue, it’s still action. Everything you see is after the fact. You’re not really given a glimpse into the thought process, the weighing of options and possibilities and everything in between. Even the expositions in movies give you only so much. That’s where a good book has its advantage. The thought process is allowed to be dissected. You get to see what goes through a character’s head even before he or she makes the simplest decision. You’re given ...