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emmamama's review
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
I found this book a wonderful look into Jochen Rindt, both as a person and as a racer.
I thought It captured some really lovely moments from before and throughout his career that history would have forgotten. Things about how he used to be, things he liked, little anecdotes that showcase how he thought and reacted - all the little things that made Jochen who he was were detailed in every part of the book.
This book was impressively unbiased too, in my opinion. There was clearly a great deal of respect by the author, but he also wasn't afraid to shy away from the less savoury moments in his life and career, even going so far as taking quotes from people that in the past disagreed with Jochen.
At times, it did drag as there was so much information packed into this book, which took it down from a 5 star to a 4 star read. That being said, I would absolutely recommend this to anyone interested in the classic F1.
I thought It captured some really lovely moments from before and throughout his career that history would have forgotten. Things about how he used to be, things he liked, little anecdotes that showcase how he thought and reacted - all the little things that made Jochen who he was were detailed in every part of the book.
This book was impressively unbiased too, in my opinion. There was clearly a great deal of respect by the author, but he also wasn't afraid to shy away from the less savoury moments in his life and career, even going so far as taking quotes from people that in the past disagreed with Jochen.
At times, it did drag as there was so much information packed into this book, which took it down from a 5 star to a 4 star read. That being said, I would absolutely recommend this to anyone interested in the classic F1.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Car accident
Minor: Death of parent and War
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