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Bezig met laden... Bland huliganerna (editie 2008)door Bill Buford
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Meld je aan bij LibraryThing om erachter te komen of je dit boek goed zult vinden. Op dit moment geen Discussie gesprekken over dit boek. This book was exceedingly violent, foul, and depressing - and one hell of a read. It also convinced me that I will never attend a soccer game in Europe. ( ) Very interesting despite some flaws. It would have been helpful for context if Buford had shown how the firms are a minority of the supporters. The most popular sport in the world is followed by all classes, ages, ect. Some of the descriptions make it sound as if only thugs are attracted to soccer. The account of rioting violence in Italy at the beginning and end of the novel was by far the most fascinating for me. The power of the crowd and the desire for an "us against them" struggle is mysterious and seductive. I would love to see an updated chapter/afterwards that reflects on how this phenomenon has changed since publication. Reading this after seeing it on Asa's list and my Mom's bookshelf. Not for the faint of heart! Be warned! This alternates between high comedy and horrifying violence: a literal "riot"! But what I liked best about this book though was the narrator. Where gonzo journalism usually tends to be excessively self-aware, either in the American tradition (I was driving THIS and fucked up on THAT) or the British tradition (forgive my mincing but oh me, oh my!) this book is written by a BUDDY. You're always right there with him: too drunk to keep up, fists clenched for no reasons, grossed out and slightly terrified by your new "friends", etc. Excellent, excellent book: a hoot, a riot, a real roller coaster! geen besprekingen | voeg een bespreking toe
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They have names like Barmy Bernie, Daft Donald, and Steamin' Sammy. They like lager (in huge quantities), the Queen, football clubs (especially Manchester United), and themselves. Their dislike encompasses the rest of the known universe, and England's soccer thugs express it in ways that range from mere vandalism to riots that terrorize entire cities. Now Bill Buford, editor of the prestigious journal Granta, enters this alternate society and records both its savageries and its sinister allure with the social imagination of a George Orwell and the raw personal engagement of a Hunter Thompson. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden.
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