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4.06 AVERAGE
4.06 AVERAGE
I loved this memoir even though I went in not really knowing much about Minnie Driver or her movies. It was well written as a series of short stories, not totally autobiographical. It was a nice book to read while reading others because I could come back to it easily anytime. I was especially touched by the last story and the brutal honesty of her narrative voice.
Not so much a memoir as a collection of stories from her life. I've always enjoyed Driver on screen and it was lovely to discover that she is as lovely and "normal" as you'd expect.
The writing was exceptionally good, a real surprise, I had expected interesting stories but not this obvious literary talent. I hope she continues to write and publish.
The heartbreaking final chapter is generous and will strike a cord with all.
The writing was exceptionally good, a real surprise, I had expected interesting stories but not this obvious literary talent. I hope she continues to write and publish.
The heartbreaking final chapter is generous and will strike a cord with all.
This was kind of interesting, and quite well written, but also felt like it skimmed along -- just made up of bits here & there tangential to a lot of her life. You kind of had to be 'in the know' to realize what movies and actors she was talking about most of the time. She shirks on detail just enough that you're like 'wait, who was that? waht movie are we talking about now? did she get together with the guy with the horse on the beach or was that really just a passing reference?' 'she said she had a baby in her last essay, where is the kid now?' I think to her, writing it, the most meaningful essay was the last, about her mother, of course. But as just a random reader picking this up, I didn't find this massively meaningful or captivating. In particular, I found the episode of her and her now partner Addison sneaking past the coast guard to land on the beach in Malibu, to get up to to her house after some wildfires was just a bit repellent - it had this aura of 'we're so cool and can do anything' when, in fact, it seemed like a pretty selfish act.
I absolutely LOVED this memoir! Driver is just so relatable, funny, perceptive, and articulate. From the very first pages, I was hooked at her ability to weave a tale. Although I enjoyed the little snippets of celebrity life, especially her brief relationship with Matt Damon and her first encounter with Al Pacino, I think Driver truly shines when talking about her family relationships and anecdotes. I laughed, I cried, and I shared with all of my friends looking for a quick but memorable read!
***Driver narrates the audio and I highly recommend listening!
***Driver narrates the audio and I highly recommend listening!
I had such a good time reading Minnie Driver's memoir/short-stories. Her writing is so funny and engaging. She felt so real and relatable, and I just think she's such a cool person.
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
I've always appreciated Minnie Driver as an actress who seems up for any acting challenge, but she's also a heck of a storyteller.
Her collection of essays range on topics such as the divorce of her parents, some of her more sketchy auditions to a highly anticipated account of her relationship with Matt Damon. All are told with her signature humor and elegance.
I hope she writes a follow-up.
Her collection of essays range on topics such as the divorce of her parents, some of her more sketchy auditions to a highly anticipated account of her relationship with Matt Damon. All are told with her signature humor and elegance.
I hope she writes a follow-up.
I liked that this was a book of essays about her (interesting and often unconventional) life, rather than a Hollywood tell-all. Her writing is lyrical, poignant and also injected with humor.
A very nice, heartfelt, thoughtful memoir. It wasn't the rattling off of show biz stories that celebrity memoirs often have (and which I do generally enjoy); instead, it felt more reflective and somewhat deeper.
4.5. She’s a lovely writer. Beautiful phrasing. Audio is great.