A review by bulwerka
Fear and Loathing in La Liga by Sid Lowe

5.0

Sid Lowe has captured the spirit and history of El Clasico so well that it is hard to put this book down. I lean more towards Barcelona, but really have no firm horse in this race. What I love about this book is how it presents with enthusiasm the story of each teams rise and fall through various epochs and how they fit into greater Spanish history. Definitely geared towards the soccer/football fan, while Lowe tries to explain how important players like di Stefano, Kubala, Cruyff, Puskas, etc. are, they are explained only in the context of the sport. If you aren't familiar with the ins and outs of the game, it may just sound like a bunch of random adjectives strung together. As a fan of the game overall, this is one of the must-read books.