rwebster6's review against another edition
4.0
Really interesting look at his career in particularly his relationship with Savile which takes up a lot of the book. If you’re a fan of his television programmes then you’ll enjoy it. Would’ve like to have read more about the Most Hated Family in America.
writingwwolves's review against another edition
5.0
Listened to on Audible.
I love Louis. I love his honesty, the things he chooses to research & his general attitude; I’ve watched the vast majority of his documentaries so reading/listening to his book was something I just had to do. A lot of people will pick this book up for the Saville details, & although those parts were enlightening & interesting, that wasn’t my reason for listening. I wanted to know how Louis really felt about working with the variety of people he does, from nazis to porn stars, how the ideas came about & what went on when the cameras were off - I was not disappointed.
⚠️ Discussions of sex, drug use, Nazi views, bigotry, discrimination, sexual abuse/rape & all of the other tricky subjects Louis tackles in his documentaries ⚠️
Extended Review to follow.
I love Louis. I love his honesty, the things he chooses to research & his general attitude; I’ve watched the vast majority of his documentaries so reading/listening to his book was something I just had to do. A lot of people will pick this book up for the Saville details, & although those parts were enlightening & interesting, that wasn’t my reason for listening. I wanted to know how Louis really felt about working with the variety of people he does, from nazis to porn stars, how the ideas came about & what went on when the cameras were off - I was not disappointed.
⚠️ Discussions of sex, drug use, Nazi views, bigotry, discrimination, sexual abuse/rape & all of the other tricky subjects Louis tackles in his documentaries ⚠️
Extended Review to follow.
leanneymu's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
3.75
I engaged with this book as an audiobook, which was voiced by the author. It was probably the best way to read it, and I enjoyed the storytelling. However, the fact that it was very squarely about the pandemic meant it was at once informative, strangely nostalgic, and a bit re-traumatising, given that we all lived through all the stuff being discussed. Still, it was a compelling read and will probably be a great resource for future generations when looking back at the pandemic as a historic event.
alexandracowie's review against another edition
4.0
I love Louis Theroux but at times this book didn't quite hit the mark for me. It was an excellent review of his career but I feel it did focus a little too singularly on his involvement with Jimmy Saville, and I would have liked a more well-rounded examination of some of his other documentaries. I strongly recommend listening to the audiobook as his narration is excellent.
emma_reads_b00ks's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed it. Interesting and well written. Easy to get Theroux.
khg93's review against another edition
2.0
I love Louis’ documentaries so was really looking forward to this book but unfortunately it just didn’t quite do it for me. There were definitely a few interesting chapters and some funny jokes and quips but overall I found the book a little boring.