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There’s a reference to the seemingly 11 year old protagonist being ‘jailbait’, I sure hope their youthful appearance has a material effect on the story otherwise this is gonna be queasy reading for a while!

Good. I read it or had it read to me as a small child. I’m planning to read the full set in the old (publication) order.

Also, pretty sure this Aslan character is Jesus Christ…

Good, I like Flann / Myles style and it evokes an older Ireland but in a playful way, not the misery of a Frank McCourt… #privilege

Good, a bit too much about Rudd Gullit’s own life and times but enjoyable.
Good revision during Euro 2025 🇮🇸and WAFCON 🇿🇦

Very good. If you like The Athletic or Tifo this is great.
I’ve to teach myself and my Dad keep his football knowledge to what the commentators tell him to think…

Really interesting comparison of the destruction of Zululand and the creation and subsequent erosion of Indian reservations.

Fine.

It’s like stream of consciousness sometimes. A few paragraphs about Israel, are prompted by the thought that Ali winning is a triumph for Islam and Egypt was gross when Mailer visited.

It’s pretty good. Sets the scene pretty well and handles a large cast of characters around both Ali and Foreman very well.

Mixing Audiobook (bought) and hard-copy book (borrowed). Might try immersive reading (listening and reading simultaneously) at some point too!