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camiloalcantara's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
fast-paced
3.0
Como biografía es buena. La traducción es mediocre, sobre todo porque, al ser un cantante y poeta, las letras importan y las traducciones son inconsistentes. En ocasiones se escriben los títulos de las canciones en español y en ocasiones en inglés. Deberían trabajar un poco en la edición y poner ambas versiones, en español y en inglés. En términos de la vida de Morrison, para mí fue un hijo de su época, inteligente, universitario, inquieto, pero también es un provocador machista, agresivo que se dedi ó a violentar a todos, incluida su propia persona. Pienso que Morrison realizó un experimento sociológico que al final no pudo entender ni manejar mientras se hundía en los excesos. Para mí, no llega a ser rebelde, mucho menos revolucionario. Él mismo lo decía, solo quería divertirse. Cuando el momento histórico le planteó una definición escogió el hedonismo y la muerte.
nevergiveyoupeace's review against another edition
3.0
My dad gave me this book and I decided to read it since he’s one of the biggest The Doors fans I’ve ever known.
I could not put this down because I always seemed to want to know more and more about the life of Jim Morrison. I wanted to know what captivated and motivated him. I was drawn to his life, despite not agreeing with 80% of the choices he made or the thing he said (we all know he was a very controversial and problematic person lol).
I think that the reason I’m giving this three stars is all about the fact that I felt like the author was super biased. It seemed that I was reading a fan blog at times, when I wanted to be reading a memoir. The author told us the many things Jim Morrison did wrong but always seemed to dismiss it when in reality he shouldn’t have.
I could not put this down because I always seemed to want to know more and more about the life of Jim Morrison. I wanted to know what captivated and motivated him. I was drawn to his life, despite not agreeing with 80% of the choices he made or the thing he said (we all know he was a very controversial and problematic person lol).
I think that the reason I’m giving this three stars is all about the fact that I felt like the author was super biased. It seemed that I was reading a fan blog at times, when I wanted to be reading a memoir. The author told us the many things Jim Morrison did wrong but always seemed to dismiss it when in reality he shouldn’t have.
engpunk77's review against another edition
3.0
Biography of Jim Morrison. Not much to say...if you like the Doors or Jim Morrison, I'm sure you'll like it!
I was way into Jim and the doors when I was in 8th and 9th grade. Probably not a good thing...his life seems so glamorous, which works if you're of age and a rock legend. It doesn't work that way when you're 13.
I was way into Jim and the doors when I was in 8th and 9th grade. Probably not a good thing...his life seems so glamorous, which works if you're of age and a rock legend. It doesn't work that way when you're 13.
alex_worrell's review against another edition
4.0
Jim Morrison was a literary genius, but he sure was a terrible person.
elmerelvis's review against another edition
5.0
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For me, personally, this book was fantastic. It was very well written and easy to understand and read. Also chocked full of interesting stories, it made me feel like I knew Jim and what he went through. It left me wanted to know more about the doors. Whether you are a fan of the doors, not a fan of the door, or just want to learn more on the crazy subject of rock and roll, this book is good for anyone looking for a entertaining and interesting read.
For me, personally, this book was fantastic. It was very well written and easy to understand and read. Also chocked full of interesting stories, it made me feel like I knew Jim and what he went through. It left me wanted to know more about the doors. Whether you are a fan of the doors, not a fan of the door, or just want to learn more on the crazy subject of rock and roll, this book is good for anyone looking for a entertaining and interesting read.
papablues050164's review against another edition
4.0
It's difficult to feel sympathy for Jim Morrison. A rock god who drank his sorry ass to death. He was blessed with immense talents, as a poet and performer, yet he let his cravings devour him like too many of our idols before and since.