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wiccad's review against another edition
2.0
I adored Alan Rickman as an actor but was sadly disappointed by the diaries. I really don't think he was expecting these to be published. It's quite mundane, but still a glimpse into his very busy life.
charstory's review against another edition
4.0
At first, I wondered if I would be able to get into diary entries...a little cryptic, not so spelled out. Then I was hooked. I felt a sense of who this person was and perhaps some insights into how they worked and saw the world. And I absolutely MINED the book for movies, books, and people that I can watch, read, and read about. That alone is worth the time spent. Recommend a kindle or hardback so that you can see the drawings that were included. This one will stick with me.
bubblegirljulz's review against another edition
5.0
I couldn't love Alan Rickman more after reading this. There were hilarious entries about him being SO grumpy over various movies/plays he saw or actors he worked with during a project. We learn what JKR told him all those years ago about Snape. He waffled between being neutral about being in Harry Potter (mentioned he was a glorified background actor at one point) to being tired of the same questions about it. His view of Daniel Radcliffe really changed over the years, which was nice. There were sad and sweet entries about fellow actors and those he lost around him. I had no idea he was so close with Natasha Richardson and the entries after her death seemed to have hit him the hardest. I appreciate that Rima spoke about his last days to show how determined he was to stay normal. He was surrounded by so many wonderful friends. This was a great personal look into Alan Rickman's life.
va96's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
booknerdherd's review against another edition
It feels wrong to give a rating to someone's diary. That said, to get a glimpse into the life and mind of someone you admire is a rare treat. What a life. Alan Rickman lived his, it seems, to the fullest. His schedule was dizzying, filming one project, while editing the most recent, press junket tours, while rehearsing for the next. He was constantly on the move, flying to LA, NYC, Italy, South Africa, the Caribbean. Much of the traveling for work, but still regularly finding time for vacationing and trips with his love, Rima. A great talent, taken too soon.
anneczar's review against another edition
3.0
Not much insight into the man, admirable though he may be. Also found it difficult to keep track of names - sometimes first names, sometimes nicknames, sometimes just initials, all for the same person! Had to keep looking up who was who on google or imdb. He was very much a theatre snob and contemptuous of those whose "process" he didn't approve of. Still quite fond of the man, the actor. Just not the book.