This is a BEAUTIFUL example of modern gothic literature. I was sucked in to this book each time I read it; making connections with multiple characters. I couldn't ask for more from the ending - I cried and yet rejoiced at the same time. Read this on a cold rainy day and be prepared to fall in love w...
Ein wirklich sehr unterhaltsames Buch über die amerikanische Musikkultur, das sich mit Selbstmorden und Unfällen von Rockmusikern beschäftigt. Dabei aber eine gewisse Einsicht in das Privatleben, vor allem Liebesleben, des Autors bietet.Chuck Klosterman findet eine gelungene Balance zwischen Fakten ...
I don't hate Klosterman. but man am I already sick of him. Still, this is a nice collection of essays. I really love the one where he tours with the G'n'R cover band -- great reporting, filled with jokes for fans of the band. And yet he still shows the band members respect. Of course, his style gets...
As much as I typically don't enjoy "road narratives," (cough, Kerouac, cough) I found this to be absolutely fantastic. Granted, it's Chuck Klosterman, so I expected as much. Actually, I might have underestimated the power of this book going into it. Some of the events it covers I didn't care that mu...
Okay, for as much as I love C.K. I just could NOT get into this book. I guess it's the whole "not giving a fuck about heavy metal and/or North Dakota" bit that did it...
This is one of the most well-written books I've encountered this year. I will definitely be reading more Klosterman books in the future because I find him to be a great storyteller and character creator. In some ways, his writing reminds me of Douglas Coupland's post-modern pop culture tales. Kloste...
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