Fighting the critics

Nothing divides opinion and gets the emotions flowing quite like bullfighting.

It is rare to come across somebody who doesn’t have a view on what is undeniably a deeply ingrained aspect of Spanish culture.

But whichever side of the fence you sit on, it is well worth reading the outspoken thoughts of author-cum-matador Alexander Fiske-Harrison.

While his opinion will inevitably be disputed by many, one thing that cannot be denied is that his unique experience of bullfighting – from inside the ring – has allowed him to develop an informed and passionate view on the subject.