The Football Factory

by John King · first published 1997

The Football Factory is the controversial debut novel by English author John King, based around the adventures of a group of working-class Londoners who follow Chelsea home and away, fighting their rivals on the streets of England's cities. The principal character/narrator is Tommy Johnson, whose internal monologues allow the reader an inside view of football hooliganism and the adrenaline highs involved. Major battles take place with Chelsea's traditional enemies, among them Tottenham and Millwall. The language used is hard-hitting but imaginative, as Tommy's frustration and outspoken views on life in modern-day Britain delve into a range of subjects, including class, patriotism, prejudice, poverty, and the political system.

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Original language:

English

Reader rating:

★ 4.0 / 5 (2 on Open Library)

Year page:

1997