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jetchristopher's review against another edition
4.0
This 'warts and all' autobiography provides good insights into Jones's life and work. He doesn't shy away from difficult aspects of his past and provides interesting glimpses into his past experiences through the lens of now being sober and in long-term therapy.
It's a relatable and worthwhile read; I recommend the audiobook, which Jones himself reads - he does a great job.
It's a relatable and worthwhile read; I recommend the audiobook, which Jones himself reads - he does a great job.
scampizoid's review against another edition
funny
informative
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
read this after watching the tv adaptation and was delighted. loved steve jones's conversational tone and the sincerity with which his personality and voice comes across. engaging and full of fun stories :)
lizbayonette's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed this book. Before reading Lonely Boy, I read Inly Anarchists are Pretty. It was interesting to hear the different sides of the stories and getting to learn more about Steve Jones. I felt like I was having a one on one conversation with him. He spills a lot of dirt and while his book may be called Lonely Boy, he tells things for what it is. He doesn't sugarcoat and make the reader feel bad for his past. He doesn't want that. This book is a story of redemption where at the end of the day he makes amends with the people he's done wrong.
10/10 would recommend
10/10 would recommend
jefecarpenter's review against another edition
3.0
The first third is mostly about wanking and what clothes to wear but there follows a good section on the scene on King's Road that birthed the band and the adrenaline rush of punk .