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I will straight up tell you that unless you are a Chuck Klosterman fan or you like discussing football on a philosophical/sociological level, this book is not for you. Luckily I’m a fan of both Klosterman and football so I’m an obvious target for this long but worthwhile read.
In the way that only he can, Klosterman writes extensively on the rise, prominence and eventual decline of football in the United States. And yes, it tangents off into pop culture discussions at times as you would expect from him but it addresses the difficult issues around football at the same time including discussions of race, concussions, financial implications and the cultural hegemony it has in this country.
Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Press for the opportunity to read and review.
I will straight up tell you that unless you are a Chuck Klosterman fan or you like discussing football on a philosophical/sociological level, this book is not for you. Luckily I’m a fan of both Klosterman and football so I’m an obvious target for this long but worthwhile read.
In the way that only he can, Klosterman writes extensively on the rise, prominence and eventual decline of football in the United States. And yes, it tangents off into pop culture discussions at times as you would expect from him but it addresses the difficult issues around football at the same time including discussions of race, concussions, financial implications and the cultural hegemony it has in this country.
Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Press for the opportunity to read and review.