Reviews tagging 'Cursing'

Beyond the Wand: The Magic & Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard by Tom Felton

44 reviews

efendley's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring fast-paced

5.0

A great look into the behind the scenes of Tom Felton and his experiences growing up in the film industry and beyond. Some heavy topics mentioned. Insight on close friendships with cast mates and realities of growing up in the industry. Great read. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Mental illness, Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug use, and Cursing

lennie_reads's review

emotional funny hopeful reflective medium-paced

I've always been a fan of Tom (and obvs had a crush as a teen) but, to no one's surprise, his autobiography is Very Potter heavy.

There are bits about Tom's life before and after but it's about 80% filming the HP films and Tom's relationship with the cast members.

I've had to listen in stages because some of it has been very nostalgic whilst other times it reminds me of all of the magic and community that has been so cruelly ripped away by an unrelenting Transphobe.
Said Transphobe is mentioned three times during the book, in one instance Tom mentions framing a letter from her which tbh I didn't need to hear about and didn't really bare any relevance to the story being told at the time 🤷‍♀️

Overall it's a very fun and interesting book and Tom is a great narrator. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Drug use, Alcohol, and Alcoholism

ofpagesandparagraphs's review against another edition

funny hopeful medium-paced

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cursing, and Drug use

what_karla_reads's review

adventurous emotional funny informative inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Alcohol, and Addiction

Minor: Cursing

frances_saypack's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing sad tense medium-paced

5.0

I loved this book. Tom really opened and wrote vulnerabley. I didnt expect the book to go the way it did, but I'm glad it did. Its everything one would need to get closer and more insight into the life of a young actor and the challenges they face. Also, of course its always nice to learn new things about the Harry Potter universe behind scenes as well.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Forced institutionalization, Self harm, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Addiction, and Alcohol

Moderate: Cursing

Brilliant book!

dearreader's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective relaxing fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cursing and Alcoholism

danileah07's review against another edition

funny lighthearted fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cursing and Mental illness

Minor: Bullying and Drug use

nrogers_1030's review against another edition

funny inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

5.0

I absolutely loved this book and adore Tom Felton. He is so charming and listening to him narrate was great. I didn’t really know him before this book, but a fan was created. Highly recommend!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism and Alcohol

Moderate: Cursing

Minor: Mental illness

kirkspockreads's review

emotional funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism

Moderate: Drug use, Cursing, and Mental illness

Minor: Bullying

madisonfrank's review

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Cursing, Addiction, Alcoholism, and Mental illness