I read this as a fan of Rob Sheffield, not so much as a fan of Bowie (though I am inspired by this book to listen to more Bowie). It's hard to not like Sheffield's writing because he is such a music nerd and his passion for music is contagious; it makes his books so much more enjoyable. Whether you agree with his taste in music or not, you can appreciate the writing of someone who just really f*cking loves music.