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There is a lot of interesting history and stories in the volume. However, I think it suffers from the format. Chapters focus on a particular wrestler, like to his Dead Wrestler of the Week columns, but as a upshot, there'south a lot o
Equally a wrestling fan, information technology tin be hard to find intelligent wrestling commentary. I became familiar with The Masked Human being, aka David Shoemaker, mainly through his piece of work at Grantland, and have always found him to exist an interesting and thought provoking read on the subject.There is a lot of interesting history and stories in the book. Withal, I think information technology suffers from the format. Capacity focus on a particular wrestler, similar to his Dead Wrestler of the Week columns, only as a event, there's a lot of repeated material equally the histories of various wrestlers intersect. This is fine for columns that stand by themselves, only in a book, it becomes off-putting. Since information technology's all told from a third political party perspective, there isn't much gained from hearing the same story in a unlike context.
I call back, to some caste, the book would be improved if it cut the number of wrestlers it focused on, and went longer form on a small number. Andre the Giant may be the last person who is as much fable equally reality. People spinning yarns about Andre the Behemothic is probably a very adept book unto itself, simply here he's just the guy between Junkyard Domestic dog and Lou Albano (that's a piffling unfair: Andre is never "just the guy" to a wrestling fan and Shoemaker is no unlike. But it illustrates the point). I don't mean to say either in item should have been cut, merely I don't think thought was given to the fact including more wrestlers implicitly cutting the attention given to any individual.
Overall, I enjoyed this book and would be eager to take more by Shoemaker. I'm somewhat critical just because in that location is and then little quality content on the subject, and I know what he's capable of delivering. Any wrestling fan should definitely pick this i up.
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For someone who has read countless wrestling biographies and viewed dozens of documentaries on the subject, this book may not be a necessary read. Shoemaker covers basis that many have in the past with extensive write-ups on the collapse of the NWA (National Wrestling Alliance), the poaching of meridian territory stars by Vince McMahon in his ambitious effort to bring the WWF to a national audience as well every bit the Monday Night War between WWF and WCW and the era-defining moment of the Montreal Screwjob. Of course, no attempt to tell the history of pro wrestling should be without these subjects but there's only and then much to say virtually it before information technology sounds repetitive.
That being said, while I'thousand sure I'thousand aware of 90 percentage of what Shoemaker is writing, I withal found it to exist an engaging and entertaining read. Ane thing worth noting is his exhaustive inquiry into the days before professional wrestling was a performance art and still maintained a certain sense of legitimacy. Prior to its movement to a more entertainment based spectacle, matches could concluding hours with one in fact lasting nearly five and a half hours before one for the participants just gave up due to exhaustion! Shoemaker traced the evolution of the sport back to legendary promoter Toots Mondt who is basically responsible for the scripted style that we savour today.
The format is a niggling strange with the timeline of major events broken up by what could be considered obituaries for wrestlers who have since passed on and what they had meant to the industry. There's some great write-ups for such legendary performers as Randy Savage, Junkyard Dog, Owen Hart, Gorgeous George, The Fabulous Moolah and even depression level talents like Ray "The Big Bossman" Traylor. While they're very comprehensive for their length, they often break up the flow of the text and seem inserted randomly with no real timeline or reason for their positioning.
What nosotros're left with at the cease of the twenty-four hour period is a pretty extensive look at pro wrestling's history. It's non the best that I've read on the bailiwick – there are meliorate books that focus on a very specific time or promotion (Heath McCoy'south book nearly Stampede Wrestling is a great example) just every bit an overall history of the "sport", Shoemaker gives us a solid read.
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This was GOOD. If you like wrestling, that is. If you are not already a WWE fan, and exercise not already know a LOT of wrestling history (which, don't worry- I Practise) and so this book is not going to exist a practiced read for yous. The author jumps in without pausing for breath. For example, he will start talking about Wrestlemania matches, assum
Yes, it is true that I have only finished the 6 hour Role 1 of this Audible volume, merely I am going to split the review in ii parts, just as the volume is split into ii parts.This was GOOD. If you like wrestling, that is. If you are not already a WWE fan, and do non already know a LOT of wrestling history (which, don't worry- I Exercise) then this book is non going to be a expert read for you lot. The author jumps in without pausing for breath. For case, he will commencement talking virtually Wrestlemania matches, assuming that you already know all the outcomes (I practice).
This book (so far) has TONS of amazing tidbits of info, biographies, behind the scenes stories, info on deals, ratings, etc. BUT did not hash out the actual topic in the TITLE-- Death inside the wrestling industry. I mean, I liked re-learning that Andre the Giant drank 2 litres of vodka as his 'one beverage', but I kept waiting in vain for the author to discuss the corking number of men and women who have died (mainly of heart failure) considering of the tole this industry (and the drugs, in cases) take on their bodies. Owen Hart died IN the ring and is non mentioned, Chris Benoit (steroids) not mentioned, Eddie Guerrero (heart attack) non mentioned, yet JunkYard Dog'due south death was discussed at length, and he died in an un-wrestling related car accident....? So, false advertisement so far. Once more, I am half dozen hours in, with half dozen to go. Currently, the volume goes back and along between the past and present days of wrestling, but at the moment of this section's end, information technology is focusing on the career of Macho Human (no mention of his death yet) and the advertisements that various wrestlers have done over the years.
Basically, if you like wrestling, you Volition similar this book, considering it is total of keen stuff; information technology is just not the book that I thought it would be, based on the title.
--Jen from Quebec :0)
A skilful amount of time was given in detailing the history of wrestling in the early on twentieth century, while the latter chapters focused on individual characters - many of whom have already died - to shed light on various eras, events, and themes in the manufacture. For even this early 1990s infant who has watched a fair share of documentaries and matches detailing the pre-2000 era, I was not always familiar with a featured wrestler or a lucifer referenced past the author. Withal, I still came away with an enjoyable reading experience that reiterated a lot of analysis and conclusions I had heard before merely as well a few new ones. I likewise greatly appreciated the footnotes, as this attribute of a book (if present) truly shows to me that the author put great care into researching what they wrote. The final chapter and prologue will really stick in the minds of the reader, equally they may finally realize how invested wrestlers are in this profession, and why this profession oft takes them abroad from this world likewise early. This book is a must-read, must-have, and a must-share to all who take ever had an opinion on what professional wrestling is all about.
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I think this is a book every Pro wrestling fan should read, from the coincidental fan to the super fan. Informative and quite interesting, actually happy I read information technology.
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It isn't one of my favorite wrestling history books, merely it does a commendable task compiling the most notorious tragedies and illustrating the brutal reality of the business organization. Information technology is excellent reference source for newer wrestling fans, just aside from the first 50 pages, I'm not sure many seasoned fans will discover anything new here. If you've watched "Dark Side of the Band", this book is basically it's precursor, a third-party perspective on the industry with occasional q
A Who's Who of Who'due south DeadInformation technology isn't 1 of my favorite wrestling history books, but information technology does a commendable job compiling the nearly notorious tragedies and illustrating the fell reality of the concern. Information technology is excellent reference source for newer wrestling fans, only aside from the get-go 50 pages, I'k non sure many seasoned fans will discover anything new hither. If you've watched "Dark Side of the Ring", this volume is basically information technology's precursor, a 3rd-party perspective on the manufacture with occasional quotations from diverse talents and executives. Gorgeous George, Bruiser Brody, Owen Hart, Chris Benoit... they're all here and more.
The book begins with a brief history of North American professional person wrestling and eventually the capacity split off past different wrestlers' names, documenting their individual careers and tragedies that eventually befell them. Some wrestlers died equally a result of unsafe work environments, some were victims of their own self-destructive lifestyles. At that place is a very wide diversity of subjects to explore here, simply Shoemaker's just real constant is the Grim Reaper. Many of these stories accept their ain books that make it deeper than the 10-page chapters in "The Squared Circle", and then I'one thousand afraid yous're only seeing the tips of the icebergs. I do not think this book was intended for long-time fans though. It'south an aggressive idea, gathering all these stories together as the "ultimate cautionary tale" of the business, but it'south basically a very well-written obituary that offers no explanation for anything.
Shoemaker'due south research is solid and lists various sources throughout. Ane of the books referenced more than than in one case is "Whatsoever Happened to Gorgeous George?" by Joe Jares, which is a very similar type of exposé on newspaper. The difference is there were a lot more secrets in 1974 and the information Joe Jares divulged was more revealing at the time. Nothing in "The Squared Circle" hasn't been publicized before, but Shoemaker certainly dug deep to compile his data and engineered a modernistic-twenty-four hour period equivalent.
New information is ever surfacing in regards to some of these stories, so a few things are already out-of-date, particularly "The Fabulous Moolah" chapter. Shoemaker refers to the allegations of sex activity trafficking every bit "rumors", shrugging off her victims equally "very, very unreliable", simply I want to believe that was due to a lack of public record in 2013. Regardless, the whole point of writing this type of volume is to go information technology right, so if Shoemaker just wasn't sure, he probably should have just omitted the chapter. It'southward not like Moolah died young anyway, then if the story wasn't "reliable" to Shoemaker, I'm not certain why he even documented her. That's literally the only tragedy associated with her life.
"The Squared Circle: Life, Expiry, and Professional person Wrestling" is a quick and easy read for non just wrestling fans, but also non-wrestling fans who are just interested in the horror stories. I definitely retrieve the latter would be more entertained by information technology. The book is a useful reference for other authors and wrestling historian beginners. There was nothing I disliked nigh this book other than the litany of footnotes, but I recommend you have advantage of the various sources cited in the "Notes" section if any of these topics truly involvement y'all.
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P.South. Ane alarm--the hardcover edition I got has a serious fault at the beginning of the Brian Pillman affiliate, in which it'due south obvious that at least a paragraph of text has been unintentionally removed. The affiliate refers often to Pillman's 1-time tag team partner, Steve Austin, but never identifies him past his full proper name. Information technology also throws you correct into the middle of the activity, and if yous don't already know what is being discussed (I did--I've seen a documentary about Brian Pillman), you might be pretty lost. So hopefully this error volition get stock-still in time for the paperback.
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The next thing you know I'yard looking for some proficient wrestling writers online and I stumble beyond Shoemaker'southward work
I grew upward watching wrestling. I loved Macho Man Randy Cruel, the Ultimate Warrior, the Rockers, the Bush Whackers, hell I could become on and on. As I grew older I lost interest, simply when Savage died in 2011 I tuned into Mon Nighttime Raw to see what sort of tribute they would do and I was immediately sucked dorsum in. And when CM Punk dropped this pipe flop a few months afterward I was hooked.The adjacent thing y'all know I'm looking for some practiced wrestling writers online and I stumble beyond Shoemaker's work first with his Expressionless Wrestler of the Week column on Deadspin and then his Grantland stuff. I enjoyed his writing so I was excited when I learned he was writing this book.
Though I liked this volume for the nearly part, it'due south reliance on cloth from the Deadspin manufactures hindered my enjoyment somewhat. First, I had already read the Deadspin stuff and considering many of the capacity were originally intended to stand up alone, Shoemaker often covers the same basis in multiple spots. Likewise, past keeping the focus on dead wrestlers, wrestlers that played such a vital role in the manufacture merely are still alive (Hulk Hogan, The Undertaker, Ric Flair, etc.) are just mentioned when they cantankerous the paths of the dead ones.
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Nevertheless, it seemed midway through the book, Shoemaker's descriptions became less and less in depth. In talking about the more popular wrestlers -
This book is, for the most part, written about all the lives that accept been lost to pro wrestling. From Owen Hart and Mr. Perfect, to Chris Benoit. The showtime of the volume was very descriptive, as the author takes you through the territorial era. There was much to learn from the first ane/3 of the book, with many wrestlers I knew next to zilch well-nigh.However, it seemed midway through the book, Shoemaker's descriptions became less and less in depth. In talking about the more popular wrestlers - yous would call up there would be more data - instead those capacity seemed quick and merely striking on the most common points. Equally a fan, there isn't much to learn from these chapters, which is unfortunate. In fact, many of the references Shoemaker pulls are direct credited to Wikipedia, which is not the best source of truthful material, and all generally only holds the high points.
Overall, information technology was a solid just underwhelming read. The union between death and pro wrestling is long and stories. I feel every bit though there was then much more Shoemaker could accept washed with this concept - the first of its kind. In the stop, it fell a bit curt in details, and even for the average wrestling fan, won't provide much new data.
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Shoemaker definitely has an inte
This book is enjoyable, just if you're already a pretty dedicated wrestling fan then you will probably have heard many of the stories it contains. It's valuable for the early stars it covers, the pre-WWII era wrestling globe where people would pay to watch a three hour match end in a draw. The bits of history it contains is intriguing to a modern fan, specifically the fact that people have been in on the "faux" sport since the very beginning (and nosotros don't really care).Shoemaker definitely has an intelligent approach to the textile. The guy hasn't met a reference he didn't like, and has a really big hang up on Barthes in item. At times information technology can get a scrap tiring, the over-intellectualizing of the unabridged thing but information technology is a nice alter of pace from other books I've read.
Another downfall of the book is that it is a compilation (by and large) of pieces he had written previously, and as such there are some moments when things are repeated. Information technology'due south not a large bargain, but can be a fleck repetitive when you've just read about the effect a chapter earlier and information technology comes up again ten pages later on.
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The over-riding theme is that the physical corruption and lifestyle results in a toxic cocktail of PEDs, painkillers and recreational drugs leading to an early death.
As such it ends up reading like a very practiced college thesis, just not a worthwhile read.
If you selection this up expecting a bunch of shoot interviews you'll be disappointed. After spending most a tertiary of the book on the early (pre-TV) beginnings of wrestling it soon morphs into a well footnoted book on the deaths of famous wrestlers.The over-riding theme is that the physical abuse and lifestyle results in a toxic cocktail of PEDs, painkillers and recreational drugs leading to an early death.
As such it ends up reading similar a very good college thesis, but not a worthwhile read.
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The Squared Circle: Life, Death, and Professional Wrestling
Ane of my aims this year was to read more about things 'I' am interested in and not things that 'they' tell you to read. Pro-Wrestling isn't considered the most high-forehead of pursuits but another notation-to-self was to stop existence defensive about things you lot relish every bit long equally you recognize them for what they are (hey I know too many adults who enjoy Superhero comics and Govinda movies instead of beingness embarrassed by them, and so to each our own...)The Squared Circle: Life, Expiry, and Professional Wrestling exceeded all my expectations of what a deep-dive into pro-wrestling history would exist like. Initially apprehensive of reading a book around dead wrestlers, I remember starting off thinking this would be fun anyways other than that. After I read the list of capacity I had another moment of 'practise I really want to know well-nigh the history of American wrestling in the early 1900's and details of grapplers and promotions I'd never heard off'? Or should I but get to the parts with the meat - I was here for 'modern pro-wrestling history' what with myself being a proud product of the Attitude Era who was 'born-over again' many years later. So the temptation to skip to chapters about periods and people y'all knew lilliputian virtually was high. I'm glad I did nada of that sort and proceeded in order.
Shoemaker is not just a wrestling buff and historian simply he's also a very intelligent man and an skilled writer. I always experience that the ability to share your opinions without sounding similar you lot're opinionated is like walking a tightrope betwixt 2 skyscrapers. To top that off past bringing philosophy and musings near life into something as visceral as professional wrestling is like walking the same tightrope while having a cup of tea. Lest I accept not been clear, Shoemaker does this with aplomb. Intertwined with pop culture, the cultural zeitgeist of the times (more often than not American), through-out contrasting the real five/s reel aspect of pro-wrestling, understanding how the average fan would 'see' things in that historic period to explain actions - at that place is so much to learn. Sex activity, Lies & Headlocks for the 18-35 male person looking for nostalgia this is non.
Shoemaker's blogposty style is also perfect for this manner of didactics history as he jumps betwixt a lens from far-abroad & many years after about the industry at large and it'due south evolution; to closer analyses of the individual men, women and families (these are the titular dead wrestlers so to speak) which provide a dissimilar lens (sometimes even assuasive the same incident to exist viewed from different points of view).
In pro-wrestling speak, this is ane book which breaks kayfabe and is yet over with both the marks and smarks.
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As mentioned in other reviews, the weakness of the book is also a fractional forcefulness - the book is non a chronological history, but a run-through of an individual wrestler(s) or movement which contributes to several overlapping histories. This can exist confusing at times, but it does allow for a specific history of different wres
Overall, a very enjoyable volume for those who love wrestling. If I had the time, I would subscribe to the WWE Network and watch several of the matches mentioned in the book.As mentioned in other reviews, the weakness of the book is likewise a partial strength - the book is non a chronological history, only a run-through of an private wrestler(south) or movement which contributes to several overlapping histories. This can be confusing at times, just it does let for a specific history of unlike wrestlers.
My biggest issue with the volume is that it is too short. "The Decease of WCW" by Reynolds and Alvarez is 336 pages to "The Squared Circle" beingness only 400 pages. I empathise the depth is going to be greater in a specific angle, simply there is more to want to know about the history. Information technology feels more of a history of the pop periods of wrestling, specifically the 1980's and early 1990'south - which may indeed accept been the intention. At that place was very picayune mention of WWE'southward Ambitious era. Also the Attitude Era had a great pb-in, simply was glossed over and near null regarding the Hardy Boyz. Slight mentions of various wrestlers with no follow-up was also frustrating. This is specifically the case when i of my favorite tag teams, "The Killer Bees" was mentioned for two sentences and non mentioned once more. There was also glaring weaknesses in talking about Dusty Rhodes and Sting. Heck, fifty-fifty the Fabulous Moolah gets several pages of attention to brief mentions of Bob Backlund - which is weird because Backlund was a champion for over five years.
Despite several of these weaknesses, this is a fun volume. There is a lot of ground to cover, and Shoemaker helps bring lots of wrestling history to the forefront. The book starts strong, is a fun read and contains several gems. The final chapter ends strong, but it feels abrupt because he is transitioning from Benoit and Guererro deaths as a manner to end the book.
I however enjoyed this book greatly. Shoemaker writes well and the stories are smashing. He has a way of both demythologizing and mythologizing the content at the same times, which fits the subject thing.
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In David Shoemaker's incredible investigation of the history of pro wrestling, told through four defined eras and the stories of wrestlers who have since passed, is likewise a history of America's socioeconomic and cultural reality of each era. "The Squared Circle" is equally much a love letter of the alphabet to a misunderstood art form as it is a alarm of the power of unbridled capitalism, placing profit and financial incentive over the lives of the very real, very human men and women who participate in the fictional world of professional wrestling.
Through each of the stories told, broader problems -- everything from racism and misogyny in the industry, geopolitics, labor exploitation, etc. -- that reflect the nature of America's political and social reality are discussed to illustrate the ways in which pro wrestling, aslope all of popular culture, is ultimately the story of life nether capitalism: Even in pursuing your dream to express yourself through an art you love, you volition ultimately find yourself exploited, your talents commodified; and when yous have goose egg left to offering the exploiter, disposed of and forgotten.
If read mindfully, this book volition encourage wrestling fans and non-wrestling fans alike to reevaluate an art they either love or scoff at, and have a greater consciousness of the ways in which exploitative systems permeate throughout every facet of our lives -- often with tragic results.
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I like Pro Wrestling. I practice. I ever have. I probably always volition. It is securely problematic. It is often disgusting and offensive. It is something I don't talk much almost because of those problematic and offensive roots. It is also actually fascinating.
With two young kids, a full time job, and a passion for public policy in the midst of an ballot year I don't watch much. I picked this book upward to practise some research for a novel I accept kicking around my caput, and what starte
Alright, fourth dimension to admit it.I like Pro Wrestling. I do. I always have. I probably always will. Information technology is deeply problematic. It is often disgusting and offensive. Information technology is something I don't talk much most considering of those problematic and offensive roots. It is also really fascinating.
With two young kids, a full time job, and a passion for public policy in the midst of an election yr I don't watch much. I picked this volume up to do some enquiry for a novel I have kicking around my caput, and what started equally an assignment became a genuine treat. Shoemaker's love of the discipline and sincere report of what it means both in the artistic moment and within the cultural context makes each affiliate insightful and engaging. Information technology captures the pathos of all the lives lost in a quest for the side by side thrill and the thrill of each most brush with mortality.
In betwixt, Shoemaker gives lay fans a guide to the history of the "sport". A timeline that tracks American art from the carnival side show to the cyberspace commentariat and one thousand thousand dollar arena result. He works in both Roland Barthes and countless memes in the making. Anyone pondering a 9 part Ken Burns-esque series on the history of Wrestling would exercise well to study his scope and tweak it slightly.
My but complaint, for an artform every bit robustly physical equally pro-wrestling, there's footling physicality in his descriptions. It may be because writing about the physical arts and crafts of wrestling matches is a piddling like dancing about architecture, but information technology's something I could do with more of.
Nonetheless it was enjoyable to read, deeply educational, easy to gobble up into research nuggets, and fun enough to make me ponder only never returning information technology to the library. (Instead I settled for finally outing myself equally a fan on social media and so....at that place's that)
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This book walks through the early on
The world of professional wrestling goes back to the days of freestyle, blank knuckle fights. At the time, both sports had the same level of legitimacy. That is to say that everyone knew promoters decided who would win, but the claret and cleaved basic were existent. Every bit wrestling progressed, matches continued in that format for a long fourth dimension. The only matter that has really changed is the safety that wrestlers take with each other to try and avoid serious injury or expiry.This book walks through the early years of professional person wrestling from the territory days to the NWA, the Monday nighttime wars, and the germination of the WWE as we know it today. Each era is defined through discussion of wrestlers who defined the time. Lou Thesz, Glorious George, Killer Kowalski, Eddie Guerrero, Brian Pillman, and fifty-fifty Chris Benoit, among others. Each story is told with honesty and respect, including the Chris Benoit tragedy.
I would highly recommend this book to whatever wrestling fan. Fifty-fifty those curious about the sport (you can debate me, but the gymnastics and strength are very real) volition find this to exist an interesting and insightful read.
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The writing is good. It's substantially a history of professional wrestling with focuses on diverse key due west
I really own this book, but I never read it. I opted for the audio version from the online library equally a way to pass time during my commute. The narrator was decent enough. I've certainly heard way worse. But, information technology's always nicer if the actual writer is doing the reading...if they are capable that is. They, of class, always know the verbal inflection they are looking for when they write/narrate.The writing is proficient. It'southward essentially a history of professional person wrestling with focuses on various key wrestlers and events/story lines. I was most interested in the 80s/90s stuff as that was my height of wrestling fandom, but the other sections were well done, too. Shoemaker can tell a good story.
It's an easy book to read (heed to) and is broken up in such ways that y'all could hands flip to whatever department or wrestler really interests you and jump around from there.
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While not being a wrestling devotee myself, I did want to aggrandize my knowledge and understanding why folks are so passionate about it. Big chunks of the book are devoted to the alarming number of d
The Squared Circle is the emotional and physiological history of professional person wrestling from David Shoemaker. The book is an exam of the wrestlers, fans, and cultural bear upon of the sport. I've been a big fan of Shoemaker since his writing back at Grantland, and wanted to finally read his volume.While not being a wrestling devotee myself, I did want to aggrandize my knowledge and understanding why folks are then passionate about information technology. Large chunks of the book are devoted to the alarming number of dead wrestlers and it felt similar I was reading the same story over and over once again; merely with unlike characters. Despite this, I recall this is a book every sports fan should read. The history of wrestling, culture, and entertainment are informative and quite interesting.
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While some of Shoemaker'due south leaps of postmodern inference are just that - leaps - in that location's a great intellect at play hither and a sense of the lyrical and literary that matches the hidden wonders of the Fake Sport of Kings. Insightful pieces on performers similar Chris Kanyon and Davey Male child Smith (NOT Davey-Boy Smith information technology turns out. Heed diddled) are a A neatly themed collection of articles that become deep on the wrestling business, the spell information technology casts and the horrifying homo cost the art grade ultimately takes.
While some of Shoemaker'south leaps of postmodern inference are just that - leaps - in that location'south a great intellect at play hither and a sense of the lyrical and literary that matches the hidden wonders of the Simulated Sport of Kings. Insightful pieces on performers like Chris Kanyon and Davey Boy Smith (Not Davey-Male child Smith it turns out. Mind blown) are equally analytical as they are cornball and his turn of phrase can frequently raise a wry smile, fifty-fifty amidst the most torturous depictions of decease and debauchery.
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This is a book for
Got this as a Christmas present and enjoyed it very much. Every bit another reviewer stated, the all-time matter I also found was the chronological structure of the book that however allows y'all to dip in and out as you please. I enjoyed reading nearly deaths I was very familiar with, such every bit Eddie and Benoit, and information technology was smashing reading about bottom-known and years-gone-by stars such equally Moolah and Jones. Further to this, the writing style is very eloquent but not condescending nor inaccessible.This is a volume for the casual fan looking to find out more, or perhaps the hardcore fan expanding his/her library.
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That said, I absolutely loved that a lot of jobbers rated more than a few mentions and Southward.D. Jones managed to become nearly half a chapter to himself! :-D
ps. The publisher might desire to redo the Fabulous Moolah chapter considering some of the informati
This was a squeamish little trip downward memory lane... The only modest complaint that I take is that it's probably a little flake too sympathetic to a lot of guys who don't really deserve any sympathy at all (ie. the author is plainly a huge Chris Benoit fan).That said, I absolutely loved that a lot of jobbers rated more than a few mentions and Southward.D. Jones managed to go nearly half a affiliate to himself! :-D
ps. The publisher might want to redo the Fabulous Moolah chapter considering some of the information that's come to low-cal recently.
...more than Simply quibble I have; I'm guessing that a lot of it was congenital from The Masked Man'south Dead Wrestler of the Week column, just with the brilliant scene-setting of the diverse eras of wrestling. The just problem is that often something was mentioned in one section then pretty much repeated a few pages later on a fourth dimension or two. And then could have done with a little more conscientious editing, perhaps...
But it'due south generally excellent, with bully stories, from a guy who has researched the hell out
Really enjoyed this book!Only quibble I have; I'm guessing that a lot of it was built from The Masked Man's Dead Wrestler of the Week column, but with the brilliant scene-setting of the diverse eras of wrestling. The but problem is that ofttimes something was mentioned in 1 section then pretty much repeated a few pages later on a time or ii. Then could have done with a little more conscientious editing, maybe...
But it'due south generally excellent, with bully stories, from a guy who has researched the hell out of the field of study, writing with both reverence and a tongue planted firmly in cheek.
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