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lizthunder's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
2.5
jess_mango's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 out of 5 stars
This weekend I finished reading Naturally Tan by Tan France. This was a fun memoir. Tan tells of his childhood growing up Pakistani in the UK and his experience of being gay in a traditional South Asian family. He also shares how he came to be on the show Queer Eye.
My husband is Pakistani so I related to some of his family’s dynamics and also his experiences with airport security post-9/11. We went through a solid 10 years where without fail my husband and I would be pulled out of line at US airports for “additional screening”. Not fun.
This weekend I finished reading Naturally Tan by Tan France. This was a fun memoir. Tan tells of his childhood growing up Pakistani in the UK and his experience of being gay in a traditional South Asian family. He also shares how he came to be on the show Queer Eye.
My husband is Pakistani so I related to some of his family’s dynamics and also his experiences with airport security post-9/11. We went through a solid 10 years where without fail my husband and I would be pulled out of line at US airports for “additional screening”. Not fun.
nickscoby's review against another edition
4.0
I knew very little about Tan (except that he's kind of annoying on that British fashion show that is better than Project Runway) before listening to this book. And I have never seen the new "Queer Eye."
But I am definitely a fan now. I really like his authenticity and his casual observations about American culture. heh. And let's be clear: TAN FRANCE LOVES HIS HUSBAND. That part is abundantly clear and is freaking adorable. We need more love in this world.
I just think the narrative runs out of gas at the end. Some of the later sections feel like fillers, and one or two also are "Racism 101 for White People." Probably good information but I don't think I'm the intended audience.
But I am definitely a fan now. I really like his authenticity and his casual observations about American culture. heh. And let's be clear: TAN FRANCE LOVES HIS HUSBAND. That part is abundantly clear and is freaking adorable. We need more love in this world.
I just think the narrative runs out of gas at the end. Some of the later sections feel like fillers, and one or two also are "Racism 101 for White People." Probably good information but I don't think I'm the intended audience.
ruth24's review against another edition
3.0
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I've loved Queer Eye ever since Season 1 aired and Tan is one of my favourites, so I was excited to read his memoir and learn more about him. The book is part memoir, part advice-giving. The advice is mostly about style, but Tan also touches on dating, relationships, and his rise to fame.
My only complaint about the book was that the writing was a little all over the place. Not all the stories were in chronological order and one paragraph might be a totally different topic from the one preceding it, which was a little jarring sometimes. Overall though, it was an interesting read and helped me get to know Tan beyond what you see on the show.
I've loved Queer Eye ever since Season 1 aired and Tan is one of my favourites, so I was excited to read his memoir and learn more about him. The book is part memoir, part advice-giving. The advice is mostly about style, but Tan also touches on dating, relationships, and his rise to fame.
My only complaint about the book was that the writing was a little all over the place. Not all the stories were in chronological order and one paragraph might be a totally different topic from the one preceding it, which was a little jarring sometimes. Overall though, it was an interesting read and helped me get to know Tan beyond what you see on the show.
jdhoelter's review against another edition
5.0
I love listening to memoirs narrated by the authors and Tan did not disappoint. Loved every minute!