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Summary: interesting philosophical discussion
Review: If you are interested in knowing more about the personal lives of U2, this is NOT the book for you. However, if you are interested in understanding the thought process of the band members, get this book. Flanagan, who toured with the band for about four years for this book, has a fascinating way of diving into the world of U2 during the early 90's. His discussions with each band member on various occassions help to get the reader's mind going, continuing the discussion further. I could not put this book down. Flanagan's writing style invites the reader to share his journey around the world with the band. He is more than just a fan, he has been connected to the band nearly since their beginning. You will instantly be transported on a wild ride through various cultures and ideas.
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Summary: A must-have for true U2 fans
Review: This is an excellent book - Bill Flanagan really did a great job. I literally felt like I was on tour with the band! Some of the stories are hysterical. I highly recommend this book!
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Summary: Good Read
Review: I agree with some sentiments about Flanagan using this book as a vehicle to almost display his intellect and his synergy with the band, I think he is quite in awe of the band and Bono in particular, having said that this is the only U2 book that provides this level of insight and personal connection with the band and the supporting people behind the group and through personal comment and annecdotal inferrence you get a good intimate insight into the band, and it follows a timline through Achtung Baby and through the Zoo TV tour that makes the book a very enjoyable read. I drop one star for the autobiographical nature of the book.
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Summary: a couple of points
Review: A great and insightful book, well written...BUT! There are two things that annoy me slightly.1 There may be a few fabrications on his part. You see, the author does seem to brag a little; I make the funniest comments, Bono comes to me for advice - when would a top international rock star turn to the author of a book for advice? I think this is what the reviewer a couple below me was trying to get at. 2 I also detected, intentional or not, a slight Anti-British undertone. I'm not talking about the sections about what little he knows about the Irish/English situation, I'm talking about the tone of the book as a whole. There are a few remarks that he should out for. That aside, a great and fascinating read. I'll still give it five stars, although it's a 4 1/2 really...
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Summary: Put this one in with the "Timeless Classics!"
Review: As much as I wanted to savor this book, I just couldn't put it down! Bill's words flow so well together and he makes me laugh so much.......well the Lads are the funny ones! This was really a wonderful insight to the Zoo days!(yes, you may criticize that the whole truth of what really went on may not have been included, but remember that Everyone has a private side!) The book taught me a lot! It's been years since I've read it, but I'm ready to pick it up and read through it all over again! Like I said, it's a timeless classic.....well, for me anyway and I'm sure other u2 fans.
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Summary: Flanagan is In desperate need for an editor.
Review: This book is not about U2. It's about Bill Flanagan and how he fits into U2's world during Zoo TV/Outside Broadcast/Zooropa. Yawn....zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.
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Summary: "WOWY"
Review: what a great book! so many u2-ey moments it made me love u2 so much more! now the trick is going to find another book to live up to this "one"!
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Summary: Even Better Than the Real Thing...
Review: Few books are cool enough to make me want to change careers. This book made me want to drop out of graduate school and become a U2 roadie. Seriously. Fresh from the "Elevation" Tour, I dove into this book to find out more about the fab four from Dublin. What a treat! This book was absolutely wonderful! Flanagan had un-restricted access to the band during the recording of "Achtung, Baby!" and the entire Zoo TV tour and his closeness with the band shows. While other U2 books focus primarily on the childhoods of the members or early years of the band (see Unforgettable Fire) or are barely more than a collection of sound-bytes from other interviews(see The Road to Pop) this book captures U2 in the middle of their Zoo-glory! After reading this book, I found myself listening to my old U2 CD's (and going out and buying CD's that I didn't already have!) with a whole new appreciation for the music. Now I listen for the bass contribution, the unique guitar parts, etc.. Knowing the stories behind the songs brings the music to a whole new level. (For those readers/listeners who don't already love "Achtung, Baby!", this book will have you listening to it on a daily basis!) Flanagan has a remarkable,candid, easy-going writing style that makes this book impossible to put down. While it is a long book, I didn't want it to end! If the author is reading this, PLEASE, for the sake of U2 fans everywhere, write a follow-up! Other U2 books pale by comparison.
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Summary: A great tapestry of music, history, and lots of Bono
Review: An incredibly insightful journey around the world with the best rock band of my generation (I'm in my 30's now) and beyond. A definite must read for any U2 fan, or any fan of good literary prose in general.
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Summary: All About ZooTV
Review: U2 At The End Of The World is a fantastic book. The journalist Bill Flanagan followed U2 during the entire ZooTV Tour and provides a detailed and fascinating description of the creation and evolution of the biggest show on Earth.
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