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Ir a BibliotecaFever pitch Ballfieber - die Geschichte eines Fans
- Idioma
- Alemán
- Publicado en
- Editorial
- Kiepenheuer und Witsch
- Páginas
- 335
- ISBN
- 9783462030587
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Otras ediciones (15)
Otras ediciones

Fever Pitch
2012 • Penguin
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Fever Pitch Ballfieber - Die Geschichte eines Fans
2013 • Kiepenheuer & Witsch
Alemán

Fever Pitch
1998 • Penguin
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Modern Classics Fever Pitch
2014 • National Geographic Books
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Fever Pitch
2009 • Penguin Books Ltd
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Fever Pitch
2009 • Penguin USA, Inc.
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Fever Pitch
2010 • Penguin Books
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Fever Pitch
2010 • Penguin
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Fever Pitch
2000 • Penguin Books
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Fever Pitch
1999 • Chivers Sound Library
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Fever Pitch
2010 • Penguin Books, Limited
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Fever Pitch
2004 • BBC Audiobooks
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Fever Pitch
2005 • Penguin UK
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Fever Pitch
2014 • Penguin Books, Limited
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FEVER PITCH
2015 • READZONE BOOKS Limited
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The reviews for this book overwhelmingly praise its authentic and insightful portrayal of passionate sports fandom. Many readers commend the author's ability to capture the irrational emotions, intense highs, and profound lows that come with deeply supporting a team. Reviewers highlight its universal relatability, noting that while centered on football, the book effectively explores the nature of obsession itself, making it resonate with anyone who has ever felt a strong, consuming passion for a hobby, art form, or even another sport. Hornby's writing is consistently described as thoughtful, honest, self-aware, and often laugh-out-loud funny, blending wit and humor with deeper reflections on life. The book is lauded for legitimizing the experience of the devoted fan, distinguishing it from hooliganism, and offering a valuable historical perspective on British fan culture. It skillfully intertwines personal life events with the fortunes of the team, transforming the memoir into a compelling coming-of-age narrative.
Despite its strengths, several reviewers point out that the book's highly specific focus on Arsenal Football Club and its detailed match accounts can make it a challenging read for those not already invested in football or the team's history. Some found the extensive technical details and specific anecdotes from the 1970s and 1980s to be overwhelming or even boring, leading to a feeling of being lost or disengaged. A few readers also found the author's depiction of his obsession to be bordering on sad, and his perceived "whining" about his team's struggles to be tiresome, particularly for fans of less successful clubs. This niche appeal means that while highly praised by its target audience, the book may not fully captivate a general readership, with some reviewers describing it as a "slog" or a "chore" at times due to the sheer volume of specific, football-centric information.
Ultimately, this book is considered a powerful and unique exploration of sports fanaticism, often hailed as one of the best books on the subject. It comes highly recommended as an absolute must-read for Arsenal supporters, who will find deep resonance and understanding in its pages. Beyond that, it strongly appeals to any passionate sports fan, regardless of their team or sport, as it eloquently articulates the shared experiences of loyalty, joy, and despair that define such devotion. It is also a valuable read for those interested in the psychology of obsession or seeking to understand the intense passions of the sports fans in their own lives. However, potential readers with little to no interest in football or a strong aversion to detailed sports history are advised that while the writing is excellent, the subject matter's specificity might limit their enjoyment.
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