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tracie's review against another edition
4.0
I listened to Elton John's 'Me' on audio, wonderfully narrated by Taron Egerton. We journey with him from his dysfunctional childhood through the excess of fame in the '70's and ending with the stable family life he clearly was always craving. He is honest about his flaws and willing to shoulder responsibility for the consequences of his own behavior. (I appreciate his respect for Renata). Suitably bitchy at times and often laugh out loud funny but undershot with a ripple of melancholy as he talks about the friends he has lost along the way. Surprisingly moving especially when he talks about Ryan White. Who knew tissues would be needed!
sandiet's review
4.0
I really enjoyed this autobiography. The audiobook is narrated by Taron Egerton who portrayed Elton John in Rocketman and for me it was the perfect fit (if you haven't seen Rocketman you should). I already knew from the movie that Elton's life was terribly chaotic and sad but this book delved deeper into his addictions, the relationship with his parents and the string of bad relationships he found himself in. He talks of all the friends he's lost (John Lennon, Freddie Mercury, Michael Jackson) and that's just to name a few. It's a sad yet positive book and despite all that he's been through "he's still standing". It's a good read and if you're an Elton John fan I highly recommend...the audiobook.
Taron is an animated narrator and he made it thoroughly enjoyable, I don't think I'd have enjoyed this as much on paper.
Taron is an animated narrator and he made it thoroughly enjoyable, I don't think I'd have enjoyed this as much on paper.
nschellhas's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
5.0
lexion's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
tense
medium-paced
4.5
mbenzz's review against another edition
DNF 36%
I love Elton John, and I watched and loved Rocketman, so I assumed I would love this.
I was wrong.
The book is well written, but I think for me, the main problem was all the names. Obviously it's important when writing a memoir to mention all the people who helped get you to where you are now. The problem is, they meant nothing to me. I didn't recognize 90% of the names that were mentioned. Being born in 1980, I have no idea what the London/UK music scene was like in the late 60’s early 70's.
In the end, I decided to move on. I feel like I got the gist of Elton's story after watching Rocketman, so I have no regrets in not finishing this.
I love Elton John, and I watched and loved Rocketman, so I assumed I would love this.
I was wrong.
The book is well written, but I think for me, the main problem was all the names. Obviously it's important when writing a memoir to mention all the people who helped get you to where you are now. The problem is, they meant nothing to me. I didn't recognize 90% of the names that were mentioned. Being born in 1980, I have no idea what the London/UK music scene was like in the late 60’s early 70's.
In the end, I decided to move on. I feel like I got the gist of Elton's story after watching Rocketman, so I have no regrets in not finishing this.
celtic67's review against another edition
4.0
Superb warts and all autobiography. No holds barred , truthful and honest. Recommended if you're an Elton John fan and even if you're not it is a good read