tinkabel_89's review against another edition
3.0
I'm not a fan of his music nor did I really know anything about him before I read this but was simply curious to look into the background and mind of someone so screwed up.
I found myself laughing in parts, cringing in parts and dry-reaching in others but no part of the book gave me that- can't put down- feeling. Which is probably why I couldn't make it past page 223...
It did answer a few questions of not it curiousity that I had and I found it interesting to start. I felt as tho each chapter was saying the same thing except in a different way.
He continues to contradict himself throughout the book which is frustrating. Admitting that he is a drug user but has absolutely no respect for those who find themselves consumed with a substance addiction. Tho the whole story is written in a drug haze.
I'm probably making this book sound a whole lot worse than it is but I still encourage anyone interested in the life of a self mulitating, drug addicted rock star to give it a go.
I found myself laughing in parts, cringing in parts and dry-reaching in others but no part of the book gave me that- can't put down- feeling. Which is probably why I couldn't make it past page 223...
It did answer a few questions of not it curiousity that I had and I found it interesting to start. I felt as tho each chapter was saying the same thing except in a different way.
He continues to contradict himself throughout the book which is frustrating. Admitting that he is a drug user but has absolutely no respect for those who find themselves consumed with a substance addiction. Tho the whole story is written in a drug haze.
I'm probably making this book sound a whole lot worse than it is but I still encourage anyone interested in the life of a self mulitating, drug addicted rock star to give it a go.
rawlyrawl's review against another edition
4.0
I’ve been wanting to read this book for quite some time, recently it became available online from my library. It was everything I wanted it to be, stories from behind the scenes of one screwed up individual/band. Enjoyed it
sallysimo's review against another edition
3.0
I believe about 10% of what is written in here. But if you can ignore the misogyny it still makes a good story.
spridleww's review against another edition
3.0
This was a little disappointing. I still appreciate what he stands for which is why I’m a fan. But the book fails to communicate it like I had hoped. I’m as anti-christian as he is and continue to grow more and more disillusioned with where our country is headed. I’d just hoped for a more articulate defense of why he, and we the fans, are as pissed off as we are. “Do you love your guns, god, and government?” Then this book isn’t for you.
jasonlong's review against another edition
3.0
A book about sex, drugs, and rock 'n roll (approximate ratio: 20/70/10). I like some of Marilyn Manson's music and Brian Warner is from my hometown (Canton, Ohio), so I thought this would be an interesting read.
I once saw an interview with him and he came off as surprisingly intelligent and I've often defended him on the rare occasions that his name has come up. After this, though, I think I'm going to rethink things. He does have some interesting thoughts on society, religion, hypocrisy, etc., but this book is almost entirely about taking drugs and the horribly destructive and abusive he and his friends did while high. I like a crazy backstage party story like the next guy, but most of this was downright nauseating.
I suppose I can keep on liking the music and not the person.
I once saw an interview with him and he came off as surprisingly intelligent and I've often defended him on the rare occasions that his name has come up. After this, though, I think I'm going to rethink things. He does have some interesting thoughts on society, religion, hypocrisy, etc., but this book is almost entirely about taking drugs and the horribly destructive and abusive he and his friends did while high. I like a crazy backstage party story like the next guy, but most of this was downright nauseating.
I suppose I can keep on liking the music and not the person.
meganlawler13's review against another edition
3.0
I have mixed feelings about this book. I am a fan of Manson and the way he lives his life is rather intriguing; I borrowed the book from the library for that reason: I wanted to know more.
Certain parts really fascinated me, but others were downright disturbing: the enema competition he held backstage at a show, the way he beat Missi while on stage and called it art, the way he described the abortion of his unborn child, just to name a few.
Was it worth the read? Pretty much. Would I read it again? Not likely.
Certain parts really fascinated me, but others were downright disturbing: the enema competition he held backstage at a show, the way he beat Missi while on stage and called it art, the way he described the abortion of his unborn child, just to name a few.
Was it worth the read? Pretty much. Would I read it again? Not likely.
kellydgray's review against another edition
5.0
Wow
This was a fascinating read. I've seen these guys in concert and never saw any craziness like in the early years
This was a fascinating read. I've seen these guys in concert and never saw any craziness like in the early years