misspalah's review
3.0
I guess i just dont like reading 400 pages of book about privileged people bragging and name dropping the cluster of hollywood elites with a humble bragging tone. I wanted to like this book. I really do. Afterall, i love Anjelica as Morticia Addams. However, this book just wont do it. It's a jumbling of abusive relationship, cheating, this people and that people that she know of in film industry, a literal 100 plus pages about Jack Nicholson which is way overdone especially taking into the account of his countless affairs with other women while he's in a relationship with Anjelica is just abhorrent. I brave through these pages and thankfully, she started to talk about her careers. As i mentioned that she's privileged, it was shown on the way she wrote of how she's got many chances to do films due to her father, a famous actor and director and also some due to Jack. Only then, she managed to prove herself that she is indeed a good actor when she was being turned down for not having a look or after being picked over other actress as her acting skills was not considered strong enough. Nepotism is still nepotism regardless of how she made it. Countless of talented people came to hollywood to try their luck but never made it far like due to lack of connection and networking. She mentioned of her marriage to Bob graham after ending it years later with Jack nicholson. It was a stable marriage based on what she described. She also took a challenge to direct a film following his father footsteps in the year of 1995 after being approached by her acquaintance. She ended the book with Bob's death and her return to acting in TV series SMASH. I would have enjoyed this book if the 200 pages about Jack Nicholson was removed and the focus is about her rather than other people in her life. But then, what do i know? I am not a writer.
vspinazola's review against another edition
1.0
A name-dropping bore of a book in straight chronological order with zero self-analysis. Truly disappointing to read the first half of the book focus solely on other people - men (Jack, Ryan, her father) - and their lives, rather than talking about her own. I typically don't expect much out of famous people, but Anjelica really lost a lot of my respect with this one. I won't be reading the second half.
princesszinza's review against another edition
1.0
I shouldn't have even started this one, seeing how I hated Angelica's first book. My opinion of her and her musings hasn't changed.
fgaon's review against another edition
3.0
This book is the second part of the memoir and was better than the first. I wanted to understand Huston's relationship with Jack Nicholson. This book offered more insight than the last. Overall, not bad and somewhat held my interest. Huston was more open about herself....
junereadsitall's review against another edition
2.0
2.5. i love anjelica huston but there was way too much namedropping in this for my tastes. but the bits about her filming the addams family movies were awesome.
therightprofile's review against another edition
3.0
I listened to the audio book and found the experience very enjoyable especially due to the vivid descriptions of scenes from her life, especially during her relationships, behind the scenes on movie sets as well as memories of her family and travels. Her voice is soothing and pleasant to listen to. Towards the end of the book, one can hear the emotion in her voice as she recalls some heartbreaking moments in her life. I also enjoyed listening to her speak fondly about Ireland and name-dropping places. The only challenge was keeping up keep up with all the people's names. I would have appreciated further insight into Angelica as a person and more personal reflection outside of her relationships.
thadco's review against another edition
4.0
I loved listening to this one. He voice and emotion made it so much more compelling.
kickpleat's review against another edition
3.0
This woman has clearly led a fascinating and glamourous life. While she's honest and open, this memoir does feel a bit reserved. The stuff with Jack Nicholson was highlight.