Fargo Rock City by Chuck Klosterman
A Heavy Metal Odyssey in Rural North Dakota
"Fargo Rock City" is a humorous and nostalgic exploration of the author's love for heavy metal music, especially as it was expressed in the 1980s. The book is a blend of personal memoir, music criticism, and social commentary, as the author reflects on growing up in rural North Dakota and how the music of bands like Guns N' Roses, Mötley Crüe, and Poison provided a vital outlet for his teenage angst and dreams. The author's witty and engaging style provides a fresh perspective on the cultural impact and artistic merit of a genre often dismissed by critics.
The 5429th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2001
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 288
- Words
- 93,000
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
- None
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- The Best Books of the 2000s (The Onion AV Club)