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water_and_shade's review
funny
reflective
slow-paced
3.0
I LOVE James Acaster and got this book in a 99p sale. James writes very passionately about the music he discovered in 2016 and I can appreciate that but the topic did not interest me very much. I kept reading because the life story between music anecdotes was interesting, honest and always very funny. Would've given lower star rating but I knew I wasn't interested in the topic when I started the book. Would be interested in reading his other books (also helps that I read everything in his very distinctive voice in my head!)
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Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
windspice's review
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4.0
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Graphic: Alcohol
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
mulebeatsdrums's review against another edition
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medium-paced
4.5
A book by a comedian that starts from the premise that 2016 is best year for music of all time had no right to be as emotional of a ride as it is. I have discovered so many good artists and albums as a result of this book and I owe James Acaster a drink for that reason.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide
Minor: Self harm
A lot of the book focuses on what could reasonably be called a mental breakdown Acaster had in 2017. There is nothing graphic, but suicidal ideation is mentioned multiple timesflashandoutbreak's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
3.75
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Graphic: Suicidal thoughts and Mental illness
rhiannekx's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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reflective
medium-paced
4.0
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Minor: Suicidal thoughts
bexh's review against another edition
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reflective
medium-paced
3.75
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Graphic: Suicidal thoughts
amy1608's review against another edition
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fast-paced
3.0
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Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
hollsbookshelf's review against another edition
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funny
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reflective
fast-paced
5.0
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Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
ilana_pop's review against another edition
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inspiring
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4.0
James is (as anyone who is familiar with his work knows) a very gifted storyteller. Admitting music isn't something I'm passionate about , the spirited way he talks about artists and their albums kept me captivated. This man has a very broad taste in music and although the genres that hold his biggest interest are completely opposite to mine, even I found some great recommendations in this book.
The book is divided into short chapters with lots of sub chapters which ensures that each album retains its value to the story without losing sight of James’ narrative. The stories of the artists and their work are the framework he uses to tell about the worst year of his life.
In conclusion, if you like James Acaster, you'll love this book. If you love music, you'll love it even more.
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Graphic: Suicidal thoughts
paronomaniac's review
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4.0
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Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Suicidal thoughts