I've never been a wrestling fan. Prior to this book I had exactly 2 points of reference for Andre the Giant: the Nintendo game Wrestlemania and his appearance in "The Princess Bride". Even with that limited knowledge I suspected that this would be an interesting read. I certainly was not disappointed. Brown presents us with a complete picture of the man: a gentle soul, a hard drinker, a sometimes selfish person, and yet largely innocent. We see the good and bad in equal measure. Brown makes no apologies or excuses, though we do see how some early experiences may have influenced later behaviors. Even for non-fans this is a compelling read and the stylized illustrations suit the subject well.
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