ghostmuppet's review against another edition
5.0
I have been a big fan of [a:Wil Wheaton|37075|Wil Wheaton|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/authors/1356706649p2/37075.jpg] for many years (ok, there was that dark spot 20 years ago or so where he was basically invisible - but we wont go there). I even liked his character on ST:TNG.
I listen to his book [b:Just a Geek|6977415|Just a Geek|Wil Wheaton|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1255478397s/6977415.jpg|63710] just over a year ago and thoroughly enjoyed it. When he announced that his audio version of Dancing Barefoot was available, I purchased it straight away.
This IS a short book. It basically contains 5 extracts from his website. The narration was first class and as the stories were his own memories, the emotion was heart felt and is came across in the audio. The biggest story is his Star Trek one, however I remember reading this previously, but was good to have it on Audio form.
I appreciate that not everyone will like this audio. If you have read Just a Geek I would highly recommend you get this.
I listen to his book [b:Just a Geek|6977415|Just a Geek|Wil Wheaton|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1255478397s/6977415.jpg|63710] just over a year ago and thoroughly enjoyed it. When he announced that his audio version of Dancing Barefoot was available, I purchased it straight away.
This IS a short book. It basically contains 5 extracts from his website. The narration was first class and as the stories were his own memories, the emotion was heart felt and is came across in the audio. The biggest story is his Star Trek one, however I remember reading this previously, but was good to have it on Audio form.
I appreciate that not everyone will like this audio. If you have read Just a Geek I would highly recommend you get this.
lararoper's review against another edition
4.0
I’m usually not a fan of memoirs, if I read one it will be via audio and narrated by the author.
I picked this up because I thought it was going to be short stories written by Wil with a sci-if twist. I’ll also preface by saying I’ve never watched Star Trek or followed Wil’s journey.
The first four stories were fine, but the last story was by far my favourite. As someone who works in film, I know the nostalgia of working on a show for a year and then it disbanding. Everyone goes their separate ways, and what once was a meaningful and fun environment suddenly ceases to exist. Wil was able to capture the truth in how after a time you tend to remember more of the negative and forget the positive.
Thank you Wil for putting it into words.
I picked this up because I thought it was going to be short stories written by Wil with a sci-if twist. I’ll also preface by saying I’ve never watched Star Trek or followed Wil’s journey.
The first four stories were fine, but the last story was by far my favourite. As someone who works in film, I know the nostalgia of working on a show for a year and then it disbanding. Everyone goes their separate ways, and what once was a meaningful and fun environment suddenly ceases to exist. Wil was able to capture the truth in how after a time you tend to remember more of the negative and forget the positive.
Thank you Wil for putting it into words.
jenno's review against another edition
3.0
I liked this a lot but of the short stories in this I loved the Star Trek one so much and laughed out loud. Then listing to this with Wil Wheaton as a narrator, is always a pleasure. Still well worth my time.
mousie_books's review against another edition
4.0
'Dancing Barefoot' is made up of five stories. The first four of which are short and interesting, but mediocre. The last is a touching, sweet, funny, and personal experience which makes up the bulk of the book. It relates Wil Wheaton's attendance of a Star Trek convention in Las Vegas in 2001 for the 35th anniversary. I really enjoyed it, and it makes me happy for his present day 'Geek Icon' success.
thomcat's review against another edition
3.0
An enjoyable read, and a great counterpoint to Just a Geek. I think I would have read it faster but kept slowing down to hear Wil's voice in my head.
rouver's review against another edition
4.0
Some autobiographical short stories by Wil Wheaton (Wesley Crusher from "Star Trek: Next Generation", Gordie in "Stand by Me"). I follow him on Facebook & have always enjoyed his writing. It's a short collection, interesting, moving, and just wonderful. Go ahead & grab a copy.
jljaina's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed these tails. Especially about Star Trek and the conventions. But even a short one about his beloved aunt was a nice touch to get to know Wil better. He does such a great job personalizing these memories to make them relatable. It was disheartening to learn he didn't get on at all with William Shatner, that Shatner treated him like crap. Interesting to learn how he and other actors wore bodysuits. And the fine line he walked of being true to himself and earning fan loyalty at conventions. Tricky!