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sashaknits's review against another edition
3.0
These diaries were not written with publication in mind and to be honest it shows. That said, things I personally took from reading them:
-I had no idea that Rickman was best friends with Ruby Wax. This was on a par with finding out after her death that James Blunt was good friends with Carrie Fisher and used to live with her. Worlds combined which I did not expect.
-I also had no idea how staunchly political he was. Following both UK and US politics very closely and frequently socialising with the very top of UK left/liberal politicians including the Blairs, Kinnocks, Milibands, etc
-He was offered the chance to run the Nottingham Playhouse but declined
-How strongly involved in stage theatre he remained later in his career even after becoming such a huge screen star
-Fans sang "Snape, Snape, Severus Snape" outside the last premiere and the way he wrote it suggested he was aware of the song. This gave me a good giggle for some reason!
As an elder millennial, Rickman's screen roles punctuated our cultural landscape so strongly: Hans Gruber, the Sheriff of Nottingham, Severus Snape, etc. I will always remember the day his death was announced. I was on the train to London to see a gig with my friend Isobel and I was sat at a four-seater table. Opposite me was another girl, about my age or maybe a little younger, and I noticed her Labyrinth t-shirt, I assumed being worn in memory of David Bowie who had only recently died too. I was browsing social media when the story came up and I text the news to Isobel immediately. Just a minute or two later, the girl sat across from me gasped and put her hand to her mouth. I said "Alan Rickman?" and she said yes. We had a chat about it and a little cry together over the news. I sometimes wonder if she remembers it too. An older lady also sat at our table thought we were a bit melodramatic
-I had no idea that Rickman was best friends with Ruby Wax. This was on a par with finding out after her death that James Blunt was good friends with Carrie Fisher and used to live with her. Worlds combined which I did not expect.
-I also had no idea how staunchly political he was. Following both UK and US politics very closely and frequently socialising with the very top of UK left/liberal politicians including the Blairs, Kinnocks, Milibands, etc
-He was offered the chance to run the Nottingham Playhouse but declined
-How strongly involved in stage theatre he remained later in his career even after becoming such a huge screen star
-Fans sang "Snape, Snape, Severus Snape" outside the last premiere and the way he wrote it suggested he was aware of the song. This gave me a good giggle for some reason!
As an elder millennial, Rickman's screen roles punctuated our cultural landscape so strongly: Hans Gruber, the Sheriff of Nottingham, Severus Snape, etc. I will always remember the day his death was announced. I was on the train to London to see a gig with my friend Isobel and I was sat at a four-seater table. Opposite me was another girl, about my age or maybe a little younger, and I noticed her Labyrinth t-shirt, I assumed being worn in memory of David Bowie who had only recently died too. I was browsing social media when the story came up and I text the news to Isobel immediately. Just a minute or two later, the girl sat across from me gasped and put her hand to her mouth. I said "Alan Rickman?" and she said yes. We had a chat about it and a little cry together over the news. I sometimes wonder if she remembers it too. An older lady also sat at our table thought we were a bit melodramatic
bookswithamanda321's review against another edition
I can't rate this, as it was the diary of a man's inner thoughts. Reading it, I could hear his voice in my head.
Rest in Peace.
Rest in Peace.
papergirl's review against another edition
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
4.0
artful_el's review against another edition
3.0
An interesting read, being able to see into the private thoughts and life of Alan Rickman was an honour. I feel like I've seen deeper into the world of a very talented, intelligent, and feeling man. What a sad yet beautiful end to a wonderful life.
On an unrelated note the edition I was reading felt really good to hold in my hands, which has no bearing on the rating of the book but deserved to be noted.
On an unrelated note the edition I was reading felt really good to hold in my hands, which has no bearing on the rating of the book but deserved to be noted.
stewardii's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
When I think over what I’ve just finished reading - lunches, dinners, parties, show diaries - it’s amazing that it was ever as compelling as it eventually became.
He comes across as very sensitive and never anything less than passionate about work. He gives everything, and thinks so much about everything - even the money jobs.
He comes across as very sensitive and never anything less than passionate about work. He gives everything, and thinks so much about everything - even the money jobs.
katie_muszkiewicz's review against another edition
slow-paced
4.25
It takes a minute to get into the mindset of the diary, but hang in there and you’ll soon be laughing a smirking.
deblacekelly's review against another edition
4.0
Like watching a life whiz by through a kaleidoscope of blacked out moments. Compelling and curious.