wayfaring_witch's review
2.0
While this book held my curiosity, I never became attached to Frey during his dramatized memoir. No connection to the protagonist, no love from me. I thought I went into it with an open mind knowing it wasn't all non fiction, but alas I think it made every bit feel unrealistic.
leepetterson0's review
3.0
mid. very mid.
i am not a fan of his writing style... between the random capitalization of nouns (that was not consistent) and the non-use of quotation marks. it just knocked a few stars off.
also, i learned shortly after finishing that parts of this book weren't even true... which... why did i even read the book at that point..?
i am not a fan of his writing style... between the random capitalization of nouns (that was not consistent) and the non-use of quotation marks. it just knocked a few stars off.
also, i learned shortly after finishing that parts of this book weren't even true... which... why did i even read the book at that point..?
bousqueta's review
2.0
The story was alright but I didn't enjoy how James repeats himself constantly repeats himself constantly.
claudiacataldi's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.5
arpentec22's review
4.0
Yeah, Oprah called him out on being a liar, but this book is still very well written and gets into the nitty gritty of what extreme addiction can do to a man in such a short time.
gabfont1102's review
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug use and Drug abuse
Minor: Sexual assault