Reviews

Help by Simon Amstell

sphdnn91's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.5

nikikalyvides's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective sad medium-paced

3.5

joemurfin's review against another edition

4.0

Listen to the audiobook rather than reading.

uriah's review against another edition

3.25

If you've watched Amstell's Set Free (2019) you'll already know a lot of what's in this. I happen to be a huge fan of Set Free so I didn't mind too much, but feel maybe I'd have liked a few more of Amstell's takes that I hadn't heard yet. Full of Amstell's wit, anxiety, charm and hope.

elliebeadle's review against another edition

4.0

Last book of the year and it was a goodun. Usually I read memoirs by women and I feel more like I get those (even when it's like.... Michelle Obama) but I really enjoyed this and empathised with Amstell's mental health problems. Super funny made me laugh a lot.

kymzii's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative fast-paced

4.0

thisshelfielife's review against another edition

5.0

I listened to this book on Audible, which I think is the best medium to do so as it features Simon narrating it and there are frequent snippets of his live shows. Indeed, I recognised some of his “gags” from his semi autobiographical tv show Grandma’s House. Simon Amstel injects pathos into his customary humour in an entertaining and thought provoking listen. I would highly recommend this book.

grushanna's review against another edition

5.0

Simon is absolutely amazing. And it was good idea to listen his show first, because while reading I heard his voice, which made reading even better.

varvara's review against another edition

5.0

I like these stories better when Simon's actually telling them out loud, not when I'm reading them, but I still could hear his voice throughout the whole book, which is incredible %)

polly_baker's review against another edition

4.0

Tragic. Comic. Real.
A brutally honest portrayal of the darkest corners of the human soul positioned among the absurd customs of human society, lays bare the peculiar paradox in which we all live. The result is hilarious and heartbreaking.
If you're a human who finds this world perplexing, you'll find Amstell's take on life refreshing.