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thatjamiea's review against another edition
3.0
Well, as a fan of the Detroit Red Wings during late 90's-early 00's, I knew that I had to read this book once I read it would be published. I slogged through Don Cherry's memoirs last year and, sadly, had to slog through this book as well. One thing I have found to be true about reading sports memoirs, is that the editing is far lighter that it needs to be and perhaps no one wants to tells someone who knocked people out for a living that their chapters are disjointed?
Okay, Darren, I love you, but your chapters were disjointed.
There were a lot of passages in this book that was Darren explaining why he came to the end that he has. He wants us to know that he didn't go bankrupt gambling or doing drugs and I guess that's good. I didn't really judge him for going bankrupt because stuff happens. I think he vilified some members of his family more than is prudent to put in print if you share children. There were some really cool insights on what it was like to be in the Wings dressing room during the Stanley Cup years and a little bit of fun info about life on the road (and about how he almost threw Steve Yzerman out of a hotel window).
If you are a big fan of the Wings during this period, I think you'll see some value to the book, but otherwise, it's probably not worth the time.
Okay, Darren, I love you, but your chapters were disjointed.
There were a lot of passages in this book that was Darren explaining why he came to the end that he has. He wants us to know that he didn't go bankrupt gambling or doing drugs and I guess that's good. I didn't really judge him for going bankrupt because stuff happens. I think he vilified some members of his family more than is prudent to put in print if you share children. There were some really cool insights on what it was like to be in the Wings dressing room during the Stanley Cup years and a little bit of fun info about life on the road (and about how he almost threw Steve Yzerman out of a hotel window).
If you are a big fan of the Wings during this period, I think you'll see some value to the book, but otherwise, it's probably not worth the time.
sydthekyd31's review against another edition
4.0
A look into how rough life can be for not just an enforcer, but for a professional athlete who gets caught up in the fame, both the good and bad parts, and how there is no easy end, if there is any end, to the journey.
jolson's review against another edition
3.0
Although this was an entertaining read, McCarty's love for himself is a bit overwhelming at times. In fact, it seems like the epilogue was included just so McCarty could tell us that people think his book is pretty awesome. If he could have toned down the self love a bit, I would have given the book four stars.
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