I am an American reading about football known to us as soccer; but there is so much more to this story. The relationship aspect which is described from the main character to his wife, his son, his boss, and his peers are well developed and easy to visualize.
In true form Author Mark Barry produced a novel that told a unique story with many hard truths in it. I could visualize the sights, smell the smells, cringed at the bullying that occurred, the urine references and the blood bath violence that occurred but this is what the story was about.
Adding in the failing marriage, the circumstance at the job, the pub, the fear, the attitudes - all of it was so real, so tangible.
When the description of the fighting occurs and even the scant hint of it I remember the snippets on the television that shows the crowds in an uproar and think this just isn't a book - it is based off of real events that have occurred. Passion for a sport, not unheard of here in America either.
I found the use of language at times to be a bit difficult to understand because of the cliche's and insults that those across the pond use in contrast to what we over here use but it is not offsetting to the story at all.
This book, as with his others, draws you in and takes you into events you have never experienced before. Get it. Read it. You won't be disappointed.
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Ace, didn't
stop smiling from start to finish, great book with references to a bigone era in
Nottingham with some great references to the old football pubs which are sadly
no more. Great football related references as well, not on a scale to compete
with the usual football books from down south, but believable and strangely
funny in parts. Great read!!
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I really
enjoyed this. It gives us a good insight into a middle aged man and his
struggles with his home life and work something which a lot of us face. Great to
read about tales brightness around the fine city of Nottingham.
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By
j buckley "avaicasual" (u.k.) -
This
review is from: Ultra
Violence: 1 (Paperback)
dont judge a book by its cover !! as in
this case is true as the cover is rubbish.. BUT this book is superb, not read
all of it but this guy deserves this to sell well, if your in your 40s and the
way things were when football was life its self before it was taken away from
the real lads then this is for you, you will relate to every page, loved it !!
well done mr. barry top fella, spot on book
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This
review is from: Ultra
Violence: 1 (Paperback)
I read this book as I follow Notts County
and was interested on what Mark Berry had to say about this side of my football
club.
This book had me in stitches in parts it is very well written and really reminded me of alot of places that are not there anymore. I think alot more men will relate to the author than will care to admit as his discription of the modern work place and the actions of his female boss are both very real. I look forward to reading more from the author keep up the good work.
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I'll be honest, don't read that many books
but right from the first page found it difficult to put down. Is a bit quirky
with plenty of black humour and local referencing is bang on. Obviously a very
talented writer. Worth a punt imo.
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By
P Stant -
This
review is from: Ultra Violence (Kindle Edition)
"Just finished
the book, took me about 3 days to read it, did not want to put it down after
starting it. A really fascinating read about a group of men who follow their
football team. An insight into the ups and downs of being a football hooligan
and it also tells the true story that not all football hooligans are stupid and
from the gutters. An intriguing read which you will feel part of the more you
read. A very strong recommend from me and I look forward already to the new book
coming out next year"
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By
J Dyer -
This
review is from: Ultra Violence (Kindle Edition)
This book was
about my era and brought back alot of memories of how Nottingham was nearly
thirty years ago. I really enjoyed it.
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