Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #998211 in Books
• Published on: 1980
• Binding: Unknown Binding
• 390 pages

Customer Reviews

Genius
Hard to believe that Don DeLillo thought of this as a throwaway, or that it couldn't stand with his other work. The level of comic ingenuity here is staggering. I'm assuming that it's not in print because DeLillo won't permit it. It's a shame. It stands with his best comic work, and I prefer it to some of his "real" novels.

Great book, but a little brutal
I found this book at a used book store in Missouri, of all places. It intrigued me, so I bought it for 50 cents. The language is a bit brutal, yet very true to life. I've worked for many hockey teams and even played for one. I was surprised Cleo Birdwell used the language she did in the book. Overall, though, I recommend it to any ADULT female thinking she might make it in the NHL.

If you find it, hang on to it...
An entertaining read, I left this book at a bookstore where Mr. Delillo occassionally frequented with the hopes of getting it signed (although I've been told he won't sign this one). After several years I was contacted and presented with some money as the shop SOLD IT! Apparently they'd forgotten that I'd wanted it signed, and thought I'd left it on consignment. I have not been able to relocate a decent copy, so if you stumble across it, hang on to it.