A review by elysareadsitall
Just Kids by Patti Smith

2.0

"Just Kids" was an okay read for me. It's an interesting look at the art lifestyle in the 60s and 70s, and some moments are poignant and beautiful. For the most part, the writing was stilted and repetitive. I may have liked this book more if I knew more about the subjects (I had never heard of Robert Mapplethorpe before reading this book). I did go look at his photos while reading, and they were really interesting. I wouldn't reread this book, but I liked it for showing me a glimpse into that time period.