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4.25 AVERAGE
4.25 AVERAGE
informative
reflective
fast-paced
Overall I don’t think I’m the right audience for this book, even though I did grow up with the Harry Potter films. I found the tone arrogant and pompous, as if Tom Felton had written it to prove he was somebody. The way he read felt like he was acting as Draco Malfoy (the way we said Potter specifically) rather than himself so I somehow felt like I couldn’t trust him. And what was that forced laugh about all throughout the book?
I also found the book repetitive (yes, we got it from chapter 1 that you grew up with three brothers), and many chapters were focused on other actors he worked with rather than himself. Because of this, we never go into real depth into his life, his feelings, his experiences; we just see him through others. It was really boring in parts, especially during shallow auditioning descriptions.
The annoying thing is that the last two chapters are the best, where Tom doesn’t shy away from digging deep and telling really difficult experiences. He suddenly praised the merits of therapy; shared how much he’d grown in just a few sentences… I just wish he’d removed the middle part and focused on telling his own experiences with the self-awareness of the end of the book.
Don't....step...on my....f*cking...cloak.
Delightful and insightful read. Enjoyed the audio so much, hearing Tom's words in his own voice.
Delightful and insightful read. Enjoyed the audio so much, hearing Tom's words in his own voice.
In general most memoirs are 4-5 stars because I don’t want to downplay someone else’s experience. But I love Tom Felton. And this audiobook narrated by him? Perfect. LOVED it. And it brought me back to Harry Potter which I will be rewatching this weekend because you can’t just listen to this and not do that lol. Highly recommend.
funny
inspiring
reflective
Any Harry Potter fan will love this memoir! It's filled with amazing behind the scene tidbits and adorable writings about the relationships Tom Felton made with his fellow cast members.
I listened to the audiobook and I did not regret that choice one bit. Tom Felton reads with his humor and his heart on his sleeve. His writing is very funny and quick-witted and he unabashably reads it the same way. I loved hearing him narrating his book - it really felt like he was sitting next to me telling me a swash-buckling adventure. It was just so FULL of everything and I adored listening to every minute of it. It made me remember how much I appreciate the HP movies and brought back memories of rushing to the theater to see each movie release growing up. Remembering filled me with so much nostalgia and warmth.
I also commend Tom for writing about the tough stuff too in order to help himself and others struggling with mental illnesses. In his memoir, he is very open about his feelings and where things started to turn upside down for him. Even though he is very clear that his substance abuse was never as bad as many people struggling, I think he beautifully hits the point home that everyone struggles. It doesn't matter how much or to what degree...just that we all do in some way or another that affects us mentally. Mostly, that it is okay to ask for help.
I listened to the audiobook and I did not regret that choice one bit. Tom Felton reads with his humor and his heart on his sleeve. His writing is very funny and quick-witted and he unabashably reads it the same way. I loved hearing him narrating his book - it really felt like he was sitting next to me telling me a swash-buckling adventure. It was just so FULL of everything and I adored listening to every minute of it. It made me remember how much I appreciate the HP movies and brought back memories of rushing to the theater to see each movie release growing up. Remembering filled me with so much nostalgia and warmth.
I also commend Tom for writing about the tough stuff too in order to help himself and others struggling with mental illnesses. In his memoir, he is very open about his feelings and where things started to turn upside down for him. Even though he is very clear that his substance abuse was never as bad as many people struggling, I think he beautifully hits the point home that everyone struggles. It doesn't matter how much or to what degree...just that we all do in some way or another that affects us mentally. Mostly, that it is okay to ask for help.
i loved his stories about emma watson, michael gambon and jason isaacs the most. definitely glad i listened to the audiobook instead of reading it. something about hearing his voice tell the stories was special.
emotional
funny
informative
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced