Monster

Just finished a most graphic and harrowing read: “Monster: The Autobiography of an L.A. Gang Member”. While the writing style did not appeal to me, the content was as fascinating as it was heartbreaking. It really did feel like I was right there, like a fly on the wall. I was exposed to a whole new language and way of life. It’s crazy how many different gangs there are in L.A alone. The wars described in the book often seemed pointless, fighting for territory that in the end didn’t really belong to anyone except the city they lived in. It was really hard to believe that there are places like this in North America and elsewhere. I do recommend the book to get a flavour of real Los Angeles gang life.