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laurenisallbooked's review against another edition
3.0
I really enjoy a celebrity memoir, but this one was very blah.
Did it do its job? Yes! I know more about Tan than I did before I read this book. I loved the parts of the book that were about his childhood, his fashion brands and meeting his husband.
I also love love LOVED that the book chapters were clothing and accessory items. Especially since the accompanying illustrations were done by Tan's husband, Rob.
I did not love how preachy this book could be. And I know Tan is famous for being on a show where they tell people how to live their lives, but it didn't come across as well on paper and often went further than the TV show ever does.
Read this if you love Tan, but skip it if you don't (although, that's the golden rule for celebrity memoirs anyway so).
Did it do its job? Yes! I know more about Tan than I did before I read this book. I loved the parts of the book that were about his childhood, his fashion brands and meeting his husband.
I also love love LOVED that the book chapters were clothing and accessory items. Especially since the accompanying illustrations were done by Tan's husband, Rob.
I did not love how preachy this book could be. And I know Tan is famous for being on a show where they tell people how to live their lives, but it didn't come across as well on paper and often went further than the TV show ever does.
Read this if you love Tan, but skip it if you don't (although, that's the golden rule for celebrity memoirs anyway so).
bethanlouux's review against another edition
4.0
Such a great insight to so many aspects of Tan France’s life! I’m not usually bothered by autobiographies but this was great!
safh's review against another edition
3.0
I’m a fan of Tan France and love watching Queer Eye but I I found the book a little lack lustre. I know he’s an expert in fashion and the fashion tips are great but I thought his book would be a bit more about the man himself- there are insights into him yes and it’s clear he wants to keep a lot of topics private which is totally fine and I respect him for it but it meant the book wasn’t that much of a page turner for me but I’m still a fan and there are some glimmers of really touching brutally honest moments- I just wished there had been more.
kelseytaylor's review against another edition
5.0
4 1/2 Stars • I really love and admire Tan for a lot of reasons, so I’ll admit I’m a little biased in my rating of this book. Tan was so openly fresh and vulnerable—especially listening to the audiobook—I think it would be hard for someone not to love him. Also, he loves Salt Lake City, and I do too. So that’s a bonus. :)
Found myself getting giggly listening to his love story with Tan’s now husband, Rob. LOVED his Do’s and Don’ts section about dating—“Your beauty and your humor will not convince him that there’s a God.”
My heart cried out to him in appreciation when he talked about wanting to focus on his family and have children. You don’t often hear celebrities talk about values, much less family values.
I served as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Malaysia, a Muslim country and very much a melting pot of cultures and people from around the world. I grew to love people from all sorts of countries, skin color, and walks of life. So my heart reaches out to Tan when he discusses people treating him like a terrorist because of his Pakistani race and Muslim religion. It’s horrible and shouldn’t happen.
There is a fair bit of language. But I noticed he doesn’t take the Lord’s name in vain which I really admire. But basically everything else
Found myself getting giggly listening to his love story with Tan’s now husband, Rob. LOVED his Do’s and Don’ts section about dating—“Your beauty and your humor will not convince him that there’s a God.”
My heart cried out to him in appreciation when he talked about wanting to focus on his family and have children. You don’t often hear celebrities talk about values, much less family values.
I served as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Malaysia, a Muslim country and very much a melting pot of cultures and people from around the world. I grew to love people from all sorts of countries, skin color, and walks of life. So my heart reaches out to Tan when he discusses people treating him like a terrorist because of his Pakistani race and Muslim religion. It’s horrible and shouldn’t happen.
There is a fair bit of language. But I noticed he doesn’t take the Lord’s name in vain which I really admire. But basically everything else
ambarkive's review against another edition
1.0
would give less than one if i could. he's not a very good storyteller and there's so many inconsistencies in the way he jumps from one thing to another.
overall, it was a waste of money and ive never regretted buying a book so much.
overall, it was a waste of money and ive never regretted buying a book so much.
kalebthereader's review against another edition
3.0
Probably closer to a 2.5 rating but I wanted to show as much support as I could. The writing was not good. He would repeat the same story several times throughout the book - sometimes several times on one page. He really needed an editor, or a much better editor. I was thoroughly disappointed since he is my favorite from the show.
My favorite parts though were when he talked about his husband because I truly felt that was when he was being his most genuine self. :)
My favorite parts though were when he talked about his husband because I truly felt that was when he was being his most genuine self. :)
marstune's review against another edition
2.0
I love Tan on Queer Eye so much. He is probably my favorite person on the show but sadly the book just didn’t hit it for me. His early childhood stories were the best part of this book and no one should ever have to deal with that kind of racism, but I felt like this book didn’t know what it was. A memoir? A lifestyle guide? Finance advice book? Self help? And all around, entirely, completely judgmental throughout. I almost didn’t finish the book for this very reason. For a show that encourages you to be your authentic self, he is very opinionated on what is authentic to you. So so so judgey. And jumped around like crazy.