Among the Thugs by Bill Buford

Among the Thugs

Bill Buford

320 pages first pub 1990 (view editions)

nonfiction sports challenging medium-paced
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Among the Thugs is ideal for readers fascinated by immersive, gritty explorations of subcultures and the darker aspects of human behavior, especially those intrigued by the chaotic intersection of sports, violence, and society.

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...

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Community Reviews

4.06
based on 784 reviews

Moods

dark: 70%

informative: 58%

tense: 47%

challenging: 45%

reflective: 37%

adventurous: 33%

funny: 27%

sad: 21%

emotional: 13%


Pace

24% of readers chose fast
69% of readers chose medium
5% of readers chose slow
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