The Mammoth Book of Hard Bastards

by Robin Barratt

They know who they are and what they're capable of - cross them at your peril. No real hard bastard needs to brag or bully; most are modest, thoughtful and quiet. This book examines this topic.

Genres: Nonfiction

512 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2011

Reviews

[Katherine Emily · Rating 3 out of 5]

Intriguing insight into what it takes to be "tough". Some chapters were fantastic and really gave you a glimpse into how life's circumstances can lead to a need to be tough and how some people have that instinct and others don't. But, some chapters were a bit repetitive and hard to read or were just a list of names and not really any context into why they were there. Slow and difficult read at times, but worth sticking out as each chapter can be read completely independently of the rest of the book. Some very famous names and enjoyed learning more about their backgrounds and lesser known parts of their lives but it was not a gripping read for me.

[Michael · Rating 1 out of 5]

Please don't waste your money or time on this illiterate account of (mostly UK-based) tough guys. Spoiler alert: you either are or aren't "hard".

[Kristian Swift · Rating 5 out of 5]

absolutely great insight into some of the hardest people trev Roberts is a bolton lad and a true gentleman