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A review by alexh8
I'll Scream Later by Betsy Sharkey, Marlee Matlin
3.0
I wanted to love this book. I really, really did. Marlee Matlin has always come across as someone who is super talented, super charming and super likeable, and I was excited to get inside her head.
The issue is ... She's not a great writer. The prose can be stilted in parts in a way which could easily have been fixed by a good editor. Plus, unfortunately, you can only read so many anecdotes about hot Hollywood flings and prestigious acting awards before it starts to get repetitive.
Still, her stories about growing up deaf and not letting it hold her back were inspiring. If you're willing to take the good with the bad, you might find something worth salvaging.
The issue is ... She's not a great writer. The prose can be stilted in parts in a way which could easily have been fixed by a good editor. Plus, unfortunately, you can only read so many anecdotes about hot Hollywood flings and prestigious acting awards before it starts to get repetitive.
Still, her stories about growing up deaf and not letting it hold her back were inspiring. If you're willing to take the good with the bad, you might find something worth salvaging.