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Title: Race of Angels: The Genesis of U2 by John K. Waters ISBN: 1-85702-210-6 Publisher: Trafalgar Square Pub. Date: February, 1996 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $19.95

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Average Customer Rating: 3.25 (4 reviews)

Rating: 1
Summary: BIG FAN OF BAND, small detractor of book
Comment: This book may only be good to the simple-minded, short attention span folks, as it was a waste of time for me (and I'm not in MENSA). Don't waste your money, give it to the drunk homeless guy instead.

Rating: 5
Summary: thoughtful and literary with indispensible interviews
Comment: This work aims to trace and muse on the experience of being Irish as reflected in the work of U2. As such, it is not an easy-read band bio, and is written at let's say college level. However, the long interviews, especially of Bono, cover material that is just not found anywhere else; U2's remarks here have an uncensored, just-between-Irishmen feel that is rare.

The book, as hard as it is to find, is an absolute must-read for anyone interested in U2's Irishness, in their literary/cultural connections, or in their spiritual history -- it's full of amazing insights on all three. Generalist fans of the band should, of course, look elsewhere.

Rating: 2
Summary: boring
Comment: There are only specious connections to U2's music in this book. Don't be fooled by the nice cover.