As a fan of Mould's work, I can't really address whether a non-fan would enjoy this comprehensive biography of his life. I came into the book with a solid background of Mould's career; the dramatic questions were already framed for me. Why did Husker Du really break up? What was the story with his brief career in professional wrestling? How did his outing as a homosexual change his course as an artist? All of those topics are covered, and dozens more that I couldn't have guessed.

What the book lacks in a narrative arc is made up for in the sheer volume of detail about the merging of punk and pop. His later career (both musically and in the book) held less interest for me, but I appreciate the level of detail Mould felt compelled to share. A compelling read for fans, without a doubt.