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mollybonovskyanderson's review against another edition
1.0
I am a huge fan of Kristin Hersh’s music, lyrically and sonically, and have always been interested in Vic Chesnutt as a person if not as a musician as well. However, I’ve found that what compels me in Kristin’s music might be exactly what turns me off in her writing. I don’t know why this is—maybe because songs are perfect vessels for stream-of consciousness fragments, whereas whole books—not so much. I don’t fault anyone who finds the language beautiful and haunting—it is, but I was unable to glean much from the conversations between Kristin and Vic, because as loaded as they are with metaphor, humor, and almost an intimate shared language, the real meaning was lost on me. I’m not proud to say I only lasted 24 pages into this. Like others said, I wanted to like this so bad, and I don’t blame Kristin for writing the way her heart speaks, but it just wasn’t for me. For those it was for, they have certainly received a lovely gift.
fanninh's review against another edition
4.0
Oof. Voyeuristic feeling on finish. Glad to have gone on the journey. Reflections of whole people, loving and bitter. I'll probably look up their music soon, but not today.
emckeon1002's review against another edition
3.0
Like being thrust into the midst of an ongoing intimate conversation where you need to extrapolate meanings from code words, inside jokes and shared fears. I can't say I love the style in which this book was written, but I've always loved Vic Chestnutt's music. By the time I was three quarters of the way through this short remembrance of a deep friendship between musicians, I was hooked as a fly on the wall. Chestnutt rarely sucked. He did die. He left some amazing work behind.
schwarmgiven's review against another edition
4.0
This is a completely fantastic rock biography. amazingly written with some strong emotional hits.
ashod's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely devastating but what a supreme pleasure to spend a little more time with Vic and his inimitable voice. Thanks Kristen for giving us just a little bit more.
kickpleat's review against another edition
I just can't get into Kristin Hersh's writing. I tried and failed with Rat Girl and this too was a big let down. The intro, written by another person, however, was great. Oh well.
additionaddiction's review against another edition
It's well written, I just can't get through it at this point in my life. Maybe I'll come back to it in the future.