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Love Me, Hate Me: Barry Bonds and the Making of an Antihero

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Year 2007 Edition year
Pages 304 Mid-length read
Vibe Idea-led Weekend read

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At a glance, Love Me, Hate Me: Barry Bonds and the Making of an Antihero by Jeff Pearlman comes across as a backlist title with a clear setup and an easy way in. The copy on hand shows 2007 • Harpercollins • 304 pages, useful if you want to gauge size and reading commitment.

Edition on file: 2007 • Harpercollins • 304 pages • ISBN 9780060797539.

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What stands out here is the overall feel: Idea-led • Weekend read.

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Love Me, Hate Me: Barry Bonds and the Making of an Antihero by Jeff Pearlman feels like a steady book with a clear setup and an easy way in.

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