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320 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0679745351
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Language: English
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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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dark: 72%
informative: 58%
tense: 47%
challenging: 43%
reflective: 37%
adventurous: 33%
funny: 29%
sad: 22%
emotional: 14%
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Violence, Racial slurs, RacismModerate
Rape, Drug use, Antisemitism320 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0679745351
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
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.
Description
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...
Community Reviews
Moods
dark: 72%
informative: 58%
tense: 47%
challenging: 43%
reflective: 37%
adventurous: 33%
funny: 29%
sad: 22%
emotional: 14%
Pace
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Racial slurs, RacismModerate
Rape, Drug use, Antisemitism