- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: Jonathan Cape Ltd; First Edition edition (1 May 1997)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0224043951
- ISBN-13: 978-0224043953
- Product Dimensions: 21.4 x 13.6 x 2.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,762,270 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Formed in the mists of New Year's Eve, The Sex Division sees procreation at its most material, as five men devise a point system based upon the act. A missing brother, prophetic visions, a love-affair, and a confrontation draw the characters out into the open, revealing the men behind the machismo.
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John King is the author of many novels, including The Football Factory, Headhunters, England Away, Human Punk and White Trash.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having read and enjoyed "The Football Factory" I was expecting much of the same from "Headhunters". I was pleasantly surprised then, to find that King had moved on to cover the working class 'lad' culture in general rather than just football skins. The five key characters cover many aspects of twentysomething life in modern Britain and it's up to the reader to decide who, if any, they most resemble. In parts sad and in others hilarious (I found Carter's sex/football analogy particularly amusing), "Headhunters" is an important progression for King. Although it may not command the cult following of its predecessor, I feel this is a deeper and better book and well worth the investment.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I picked up the 3 books in 1 collection (Football Factory, Headhunters, England Away) by John King a few years back and have got to say it is 1st class.
I know a few ex-hoolies and they say it is the perfect insight into what happens before and after a game, whether it be home or away. I dont know if its changed days or we, the public dont see it going on, I have been to Stamford Bridge on many ocassions, including the time period ranging from The Football Factory to present and have never saw any violence firsthand that is mentioned, although I have been assured many times that it does exist, just not as publicised as it was back in the 80's.
It is a cracking read and I recommend the other John King books, even if you dont have an interest in the subject, or even support Chelsea or England, it is a rivetting read from start to finish. The tales might depict 'bad men', but you feel you can relate to them, they have morals and scruples and a gentlemens code, just on a different level but still the same.
Go on have read, you will be hooked.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The second of John King's trilogy on sex, drink, drugs and violence is a lot more creative than the previous novel "The Football Factory".
The characters of the Sex Division reflect on the social exploits of the British nation. This initiates the reader into the story as most people can refer to the lifestyles of these extravagent characters.
In my opinion the insight into the lifes of Carter, Balti, Harry, Will and Mango allows for a very enjoyable read. The ending is a great way to summarise the fortunes of the world we live in. Recommended!!
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Raw...Simplistic...cringe worthy...brilliant.
Headhunters is John king's interesting follow up to his critically acclaimed first novel, The football Factory. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Teddy Ludford
THE BEST BOOK IN THE WORLD
I started to read this book while i was recovering in hospital from an operation and to be honest-this book has changed my outlook on life. Read more
Published on 28 Oct 2005 by "tristan_liverpool1002"
Big Disappointment
I thought the chapters in Football Factory that did not concern Football or Football violence were pretty dull, poorly written and full of heavy stereotypes. Read more
Published on 5 July 2004 by "mark_b101"
Sex, Lager and Laddishness
Headhunters follows on from King's first book about football hooliganism, but it isn't really about football - it's about sex, lager and laddishness. Read more
Published on 28 Oct 2003 by R. P. Sedgwick
Football stereotypes at their finest – top quality
I read this book immediately after reading The Football Factory and was a bit concerned I was going to read the same thing again. Read more
Published on 25 July 2003 by Darren Simons
If you like football and your a bloke, read this.
If you like football and your a bloke, this book will probably strike home, if you like netball or knitting dont bother. Read more
Published on 3 Feb 2001
three hundred pages of quality
this book is a must read for all 20 somethings. each character represents feelings that all fellas in that age range go through. Read more
Published on 9 July 2000
incredibly tedious
The football hooligan chapters of King's "Footbal Factory" were told with some life and passion, but this time, he goes completely flat with his story about aging lads on... Read more
Published on 6 April 2000 by S. Clark
Lads at their best and worst.
Excellent insight into "bloke culture" providing a look into the lives of men that everyone can associate with. Read more
Published on 3 Dec 1999
Brilliant delve into the life of a "LAD"
Superb roller coaster ride, look at real life and in the west end, or anywhere else for that matter. Because all blokes are the same. We all have mates like these 5 Lads. Read more
Published on 7 Sep 1999
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