Re-read this recently after having not picked it since being a wee impressionable lad growing up in Vietnam-era Berkeley and fed a diet of 'classic' science fiction and other early 60s touchstomes. This may be considered a classic of the genre, sure, but hoo-boy is it dated. Clunky dialogue, silly Star Trek (original flavor) stories and a vision of America trapped in mid-50s suburban idealism. Perhaps that's the point except that none of the characters - and especially the women - have any... (show more)

Re-read this recently after having not picked it since being a wee impressionable lad growing up in Vietnam-era Berkeley and fed a diet of 'classic' science fiction and other early 60s touchstomes. This may be considered a classic of the genre, sure, but hoo-boy is it dated. Clunky dialogue, silly Star Trek (original flavor) stories and a vision of America trapped in mid-50s suburban idealism. Perhaps that's the point except that none of the characters - and especially the women - have anything like conversations that sound remotely iike any that human beings would have. I'd pick it up if you're curious about sci-fi's roots, but there are much better books about dystopia out there. Give Infinite Jest a shot instead. (show less)

An entertaining and detailed look into the real life of the NFL's players. Throughout the book, Fatsis convincingly drives home that media coverage of the NFL presents a story that is very little like the actual experience of its participants. If you want the real deal - especially about QBs, Ks and Ps - this is the book for you. (It's a bit short in discussing other positions.)
It's also an inspiring story of someone who takes on a tremendous physical challenge and works his way to an end... (show more)

An entertaining and detailed look into the real life of the NFL's players. Throughout the book, Fatsis convincingly drives home that media coverage of the NFL presents a story that is very little like the actual experience of its participants. If you want the real deal - especially about QBs, Ks and Ps - this is the book for you. (It's a bit short in discussing other positions.)
It's also an inspiring story of someone who takes on a tremendous physical challenge and works his way to an ending he can live with. I laughed out loud at many of Fatsis' misadventures along the way - and I'm not really a "laugh out loud" reader. (show less)