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jessreallywantsitall's review against another edition
4.0
My favorite parts of the book were the reflections of Carrie on her younger self's diary. The diary entries are very poetic and serious, something that definitely fits a younger, more anxious Carrie; I prefer the snark and wit of her at an older age. It's sad that she's no longer with us, but it's strangely fitting that this turned out to be her last book. She's a huge inspiration to me, and I will miss her hilarious and strong voice.
bethaniekay's review against another edition
2.0
Here's my thing with memoirs. Either the author has to have a really compelling story (even if they don't have a really great writing style), or they have to have a really great writing style (even if they don't have a really compelling story to tell). Carrie Fisher has neither. At least, not in this book.
I expected more BTS type of info about filming Star Wars, and he relationship with the cast. Sure, there was the reveal (?) about the affair with Harrison, but it was told in such a boring way, and her immaturity and lack of world experience really showed. There were also a few interesting nuggets about some of the amusing things she learned that the fans did or said to her during events.
Otherwise, there's really not a lot of substance in this book. There's a lot of stream-of-consciousness rambling, a lot of whinging, and some diary pages that were not all that interesting. I was especially put off at what appeared to be thinly veiled complaints about Star Wars fans and stardom in general. Throughout most of the book, she just came off as a grouchy complainer to me.
This was definitely not an enjoyable read, happy to be putting it down.
I expected more BTS type of info about filming Star Wars, and he relationship with the cast. Sure, there was the reveal (?) about the affair with Harrison, but it was told in such a boring way, and her immaturity and lack of world experience really showed. There were also a few interesting nuggets about some of the amusing things she learned that the fans did or said to her during events.
Otherwise, there's really not a lot of substance in this book. There's a lot of stream-of-consciousness rambling, a lot of whinging, and some diary pages that were not all that interesting. I was especially put off at what appeared to be thinly veiled complaints about Star Wars fans and stardom in general. Throughout most of the book, she just came off as a grouchy complainer to me.
This was definitely not an enjoyable read, happy to be putting it down.
krystamcd's review against another edition
3.0
I really enjoyed this book Carrie Fisher is absolutely hilarious
explodingalice's review against another edition
5.0
This book made me laugh out loud several times, but, completely unexpectedly, it made me cry. She was an excellent writer, even back then in her private journals, and you could feel her pain radiating off the page. This is actually the first of her books I’ve read, and now I am eager to pick up the rest of them.
azulization's review against another edition
2.0
The Princess Diarist is the first (auto)biography I've ever read and I wasn't disappointed. I've been eyeing the book since the unfortunate passing of the beloved Carrie Fisher as I did not know too much about the actress behind the famous intergalactic princess.
The contents of her autobiography made her feel absolutely and utterly human, so much of it easily relatable in this confusing time in my own life where things much bigger than me are constantly happening and I am finding myself swept up in the middle of it.
I must say, though, that I didn't love it either. From a reader's standpoint, so much of it left me bored and with a feeling of obligation to finish, while others truly did pique my interest and keep me reading until early hours of the morning.
The contents of her autobiography made her feel absolutely and utterly human, so much of it easily relatable in this confusing time in my own life where things much bigger than me are constantly happening and I am finding myself swept up in the middle of it.
I must say, though, that I didn't love it either. From a reader's standpoint, so much of it left me bored and with a feeling of obligation to finish, while others truly did pique my interest and keep me reading until early hours of the morning.
kaelasbooked's review against another edition
4.0
Wow this is my first autobiography read in I can’t tell you how long, if ever. Star Wars was a huge part of my childhood with Leia being one of my favorite characters. (I named my dog after her)
I love how spunky and light hearted this was and getting to see Carrie’s inner thoughts. I’d be lying if I said this book didn’t make me a tad bit emotional.
“I had never been Princess Leia before and now I would be her forever. I would never not be Princess Leia”
I love how spunky and light hearted this was and getting to see Carrie’s inner thoughts. I’d be lying if I said this book didn’t make me a tad bit emotional.
“I had never been Princess Leia before and now I would be her forever. I would never not be Princess Leia”
kimreadz's review against another edition
3.0
I’m not usually a memoirs reader unless it involves a historical person, but when I heard about this diary written by Carrie Fisher during the filming of Episode IV of Star Wars….well, Princess Leia is historical enough! I hadn’t actually made time to read it until the tragic loss of Carrie Fisher in December. Then it seemed much more important to me that I read it, and read it soon.
The book was kind of a mixed bag for me. There were three parts to the book; a narrative written recently by Ms. Fisher telling of the days leading up to her role as Princess Leia and her time spent on the set and off with Harrison Ford, the actual diary, and another narrative analyzing post-Star Wars Carrie Fisher. I enjoyed the first part very much as Carrie told of her audition and her experiences of being in her first lead role in a movie. I also enjoyed the last part where Carrie came to terms and embraced being forever the Princess. What was not so interesting for me was the actual diary. It seemed choppy and rambling with many incomplete sentences. But of course, that is what a diary is; a person’s personal musings on the events of the day. It was not written for publication or judgement by anyone.
The book was also a little bittersweet. At one point Carrie joked that she would die of embarrassment if anyone ever read her diaries and more than once she spoke of her death or obituary, though always in what seemed that she was referring to the distant future.
I didn’t love this book; it IS a memoir, after all. But as a Star Wars fan I enjoyed it, and I’m glad I read it. If you love all things Star Wars, you will want to read it, too!
The book was kind of a mixed bag for me. There were three parts to the book; a narrative written recently by Ms. Fisher telling of the days leading up to her role as Princess Leia and her time spent on the set and off with Harrison Ford, the actual diary, and another narrative analyzing post-Star Wars Carrie Fisher. I enjoyed the first part very much as Carrie told of her audition and her experiences of being in her first lead role in a movie. I also enjoyed the last part where Carrie came to terms and embraced being forever the Princess. What was not so interesting for me was the actual diary. It seemed choppy and rambling with many incomplete sentences. But of course, that is what a diary is; a person’s personal musings on the events of the day. It was not written for publication or judgement by anyone.
The book was also a little bittersweet. At one point Carrie joked that she would die of embarrassment if anyone ever read her diaries and more than once she spoke of her death or obituary, though always in what seemed that she was referring to the distant future.
I didn’t love this book; it IS a memoir, after all. But as a Star Wars fan I enjoyed it, and I’m glad I read it. If you love all things Star Wars, you will want to read it, too!
alux's review against another edition
4.0
I am not the biggest fan of audio books or Star Wars but Carrie Fisher has always been a light. I am glad I have it a chance. I encourage you to do the same