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chevalierene's review against another edition
5.0
This was one of the best books I've read in a while! John Barrowman writes in such an engaging way and I honestly didn't want to put the book down. Also, his footnotes are hilarious! A must-read for any Barrowman fan!
ashleylm's review against another edition
3.0
Enjoyable enough autobiography, but nothing that non-John Barrowman fans should seek out.
franzio97's review against another edition
4.0
I laughed, I cried, I squealed and I would highly recommend the audio book because he reads it beautifully!
chrissireads's review against another edition
Easy read, quite funny and interesting.
chapman's review against another edition
4.0
Entertaining, sometimes laugh out loud funny and always honest and up front.
dianawellejus's review against another edition
2.0
Reading this book is like having John Barrowman himself sitting right next to you, telling you about his life. Which is why I love this book so much. It is not written in this episode after episode kind of fashion. It is written as if he is telling his story to you at that exact moment. There's sidetracks and there are funny comments. This is how a autobiography should be written!
If you are a fan of John Barrowman, like myself, this book is a must!
If you are a fan of John Barrowman, like myself, this book is a must!
wildflowerz76's review
4.0
John Barrowman does something really well that most people can't pull off: he's incredibly cocky and sure of his own beauty and talent and STILL you love him. I saw Barrowman last year and Dragon*Con and he and Scott surprised the entire audience by dropping their pants to show everyone their superhero briefs. That might give you an idea about how this books goes.
I really enjoyed reading this. In fact, it sent me down to my basement to search through old playbills! I took a trip with my grandmother when I was in high school to London. One of the things we did was see Miss Saigon at the Theatre Royale on Drury Lane. So, at the first mention of Barrowman appearing as Chris in the show, I couldn't believe it! Later, he mentioned that he did it in '93. I quickly tried to remember exactly when I was there. I thought it was summer before my Junior year of high school, which would have been '93. Alas, when I went to the basement to dig out my playbill, I found that I was wrong and I'd actually been the next year. So sad. I was hoping he'd come back to Dragon*Con this year so I could get that playbill signed! Oh well.
I really enjoyed reading this. In fact, it sent me down to my basement to search through old playbills! I took a trip with my grandmother when I was in high school to London. One of the things we did was see Miss Saigon at the Theatre Royale on Drury Lane. So, at the first mention of Barrowman appearing as Chris in the show, I couldn't believe it! Later, he mentioned that he did it in '93. I quickly tried to remember exactly when I was there. I thought it was summer before my Junior year of high school, which would have been '93. Alas, when I went to the basement to dig out my playbill, I found that I was wrong and I'd actually been the next year. So sad. I was hoping he'd come back to Dragon*Con this year so I could get that playbill signed! Oh well.
slipperbunny's review against another edition
5.0
Wow. This is the first autobiography I have ever read and wow is all I can say. I've seen John Barrowman in Doctor Who (Captain Jack is a wonderful character) and I follow the man in twitter but I learned so much about Barrowman from this book.. And while I've been reading this I've also been listening him singing. He has an amazing voice. I'm in love.
lizabethstucker's review against another edition
4.0
An autobiography of the star of Torchwood and the West End theater in London. I was expecting to enjoy the book as I love to read and adore biographies in particular, but I didn't expect what I got from this book. The set up of John's reminisces give you the impression that you are sitting in his living room listening to the man's stories.
I found myself laughing uncontrollably at certain sections, snickering at others, and going "ahhhh" once in a while. I do recommend that you do not read this book in public. Between the snarky footnotes and the hilarious stories, you'll soon find yourself getting strange glances from strangers who will soon be moving farther and farther away from you.
John is anything but shy and is willing to tell stories on himself without shame and just a tad of embarrassment. He speaks about his life as a child with his strange, loving and wonderful family, how his career started, and his adventures therein. For those who are Doctor Who or Torchwood fans, here are just a few stories. My understanding is that his followup book, I Am What I Am will have more. I'll soon find out, I have that one as well.
I found myself laughing uncontrollably at certain sections, snickering at others, and going "ahhhh" once in a while. I do recommend that you do not read this book in public. Between the snarky footnotes and the hilarious stories, you'll soon find yourself getting strange glances from strangers who will soon be moving farther and farther away from you.
John is anything but shy and is willing to tell stories on himself without shame and just a tad of embarrassment. He speaks about his life as a child with his strange, loving and wonderful family, how his career started, and his adventures therein. For those who are Doctor Who or Torchwood fans, here are just a few stories. My understanding is that his followup book, I Am What I Am will have more. I'll soon find out, I have that one as well.