Among the Thugs by Bill Buford
Among the Thugs

Bill Buford

Among the Thugs

Bill Buford

320 pages first pub 1990 (editions)

nonfiction sports challenging medium-paced
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Among the Thugs by Bill Buford is a gripping and enlightening read that will captivate fans of gritty, unflinching explorations of the darker side of human nature, particularly those who are drawn to the raw energy and intensity of football culture, the complexities of modern society, and the blurred lines between violence and entertainment.

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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 Engla...

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4.05
based on 754 reviews

Moods

dark: 72%

informative: 58%

tense: 47%

challenging: 43%

reflective: 37%

adventurous: 33%

funny: 29%

sad: 22%

emotional: 14%


Pace

25% of readers chose fast
68% of readers chose medium
5% of readers chose slow
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