Koven Smith rated Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs: 4 stars

Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs by Chuck Klosterman
"Countless writers and artists have spoken for a generation, but no one has done it quite like Chuck Klosterman. With …
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"Countless writers and artists have spoken for a generation, but no one has done it quite like Chuck Klosterman. With …
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Uncertainty (2007, Doubleday)
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Fairly engrossing most of the way through, but kinda lets you down in the last couple of chapters. The conclusion feels abrupt, and comes right as the story begins to really ramp up. Generally speaking, though, it is an interesting introduction to the subject, and a nicely written historical narrative.
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