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bookishreadsandme's review
dark
informative
medium-paced
4.0
The Libertines are one of those indie rock bands I have always adored. Their music reminds me of nights out with my mates at indie club nights and so many other nostalgic memories of my late teens/early twenties. Pete has always been a bit of loose cannon but I have always found him fascinating & charismatic.The lyrics to his songs he wrote alongside Barat are some of the most poetic and genius around. But due to his many troubles his talent definitely gets overlooked.
This book gives the truth to many myths that were in the papers. The drama and craziness he got up to is mental to read about. It was great to be able to hear his take on those situations and how he got out of them by the skin of his teeth! I am so glad he has finally got clean and seems happy at last!
I loved learning about the background to his lyrics. I listened to them again whilst reading this and now understand the meaning behind them.
A very entertaining read that is a humorous yet intimate look into the crazy life of a rock star.
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