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debtat2's review against another edition
5.0
The story is fiction but feels and reads very much like a biography it is so well written.
It is a story of a British biker and the inside world of outlaw Motorcycle Clubs, think Sons of Anarchy but in the UK!
It's nice to finally get a biker gang set in the UK, most things written or shown on tv are mostly set in the US.
It is a world where loyalty is number one. Written in the first person, outlaw biker gang member Martin "Damage" Robertson takes us into the fascinating and secretive world of the biker gangs. His story takes us from his early beginnings as a young biker taken under the wing of the local bike gang, The Reivers, threw The Legion and onto one of the big 6 world-renowned outlaw biker gangs, The Brethren.
From the rights of passage, gang member structure and brotherhood. How loyalty and honour are the tools of survival. And how by managing your reputation, your reputation will manage your business for you.
This was not like any other MC book out there, that I have seen.
I didn't realise when i started reading this book that it was in a series of books, but i am so glad that it is as this one leaves you with a massive cliffhanger!!!
Now I am off to find the next book, and i would advise you do too, probably before you finish this one so you can crack on straight away and not have to wait to find out what happens next!! (I wish I had!)
It is a story of a British biker and the inside world of outlaw Motorcycle Clubs, think Sons of Anarchy but in the UK!
It's nice to finally get a biker gang set in the UK, most things written or shown on tv are mostly set in the US.
It is a world where loyalty is number one. Written in the first person, outlaw biker gang member Martin "Damage" Robertson takes us into the fascinating and secretive world of the biker gangs. His story takes us from his early beginnings as a young biker taken under the wing of the local bike gang, The Reivers, threw The Legion and onto one of the big 6 world-renowned outlaw biker gangs, The Brethren.
From the rights of passage, gang member structure and brotherhood. How loyalty and honour are the tools of survival. And how by managing your reputation, your reputation will manage your business for you.
This was not like any other MC book out there, that I have seen.
I didn't realise when i started reading this book that it was in a series of books, but i am so glad that it is as this one leaves you with a massive cliffhanger!!!
Now I am off to find the next book, and i would advise you do too, probably before you finish this one so you can crack on straight away and not have to wait to find out what happens next!! (I wish I had!)
sir_wordsmith's review against another edition
4.0
A sharp narrative and fast paced plot kept me turning pages. I'm thrilled to discover this series as the crime genre is seriously lacking motorcycle club material. If you are looking for some true grit and not glossy hollywood SOA interpretations of club life, this read is for you.
vee5000's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Read in staves with thanks to Pigeonhole.
I often say that I wouldn't have picked up a book if it wasn't on Pigeonhole, but it's very true for this book. I'm not 100% I understood all of it, but not sure if that matters as I got enough. It was very interesting and fascinating to read about a world that I had no Idea existed. As a non-biker I enjoyed it and found the main character likeable despite his actions, I'd imagine it's even better to read if you are a biker
I often say that I wouldn't have picked up a book if it wasn't on Pigeonhole, but it's very true for this book. I'm not 100% I understood all of it, but not sure if that matters as I got enough. It was very interesting and fascinating to read about a world that I had no Idea existed. As a non-biker I enjoyed it and found the main character likeable despite his actions, I'd imagine it's even better to read if you are a biker
laurahastoomanywips's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
The style it was written in made it tricky for me to get into but once I'd read a bit and got who's who, etc in my head more this was a fascinating read into a biker gang and it's "activities".
Might be more suited to those who are into bikes and/or organised crime stories. Still an interesting "True Crime" tale.
With thanks to the author and the Pigeonhole for the opportunity to try something a bit different.
Might be more suited to those who are into bikes and/or organised crime stories. Still an interesting "True Crime" tale.
With thanks to the author and the Pigeonhole for the opportunity to try something a bit different.
leeroyuk's review
4.0
Machiavellian intrigue and Hells Angels in the North of England. What’s not to like?
ceriwelshmumof3reads's review
3.0
This book really isn't my usual genre but I've got to be honest I really enjoyed it. I thought it was really eye-opening to see into a different type of world or lifestyle.
It was written in such an easy way that, even if you're like me, who has no understanding of that world, it was so easy to follow the story and to completely understand it as well.
I can fully see this book being on the telly, like I could invision it! I could see it would make such a good TV or film and it would be really interesting actually to see where it goes from here.
Like I said even if it is not my usual type of book but I really enjoyed it and it was really insightful.
It was written in such an easy way that, even if you're like me, who has no understanding of that world, it was so easy to follow the story and to completely understand it as well.
I can fully see this book being on the telly, like I could invision it! I could see it would make such a good TV or film and it would be really interesting actually to see where it goes from here.
Like I said even if it is not my usual type of book but I really enjoyed it and it was really insightful.
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