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A review by cultneophyte7
Fear and Loathing in La Liga by Sid Lowe
5.0
This book is simply incredible! One of the best football related books I’ve ever read, and I've read quite a few! I might never have read this book had I not come across a friend’s review which totally caught my attention. Reading her review made me realize that this book actually held the answers to many of the questions, the answers to which I’ve always wanted.
This book tells almost everything one needs to know about the greatest sports rivalry (actually, it’s way more than that!) in the world. Lowe has written it from a completely neutral viewpoint, praising as well as criticizing both clubs whenever needed. He has explained the history of both the clubs and the rivalry itself in great detail, providing first hand accounts.
Turns out that there is more to this book than just football. The chapters related to the Spanish Civil War and how it shaped the rivalry will definitely clear many misconceptions carried by most fans. Then there’s all the information and anecdotes about Legends on either side, all the way from Di Stefano and Kubala to Ronaldo and Messi. Not just that, the amount of history and culture included in this book is just overwhelming!
Not just Barcelona or Real fans, but anyone even remotely interested in football or history or both should give this book a go.
This book tells almost everything one needs to know about the greatest sports rivalry (actually, it’s way more than that!) in the world. Lowe has written it from a completely neutral viewpoint, praising as well as criticizing both clubs whenever needed. He has explained the history of both the clubs and the rivalry itself in great detail, providing first hand accounts.
Turns out that there is more to this book than just football. The chapters related to the Spanish Civil War and how it shaped the rivalry will definitely clear many misconceptions carried by most fans. Then there’s all the information and anecdotes about Legends on either side, all the way from Di Stefano and Kubala to Ronaldo and Messi. Not just that, the amount of history and culture included in this book is just overwhelming!
Not just Barcelona or Real fans, but anyone even remotely interested in football or history or both should give this book a go.