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3.71 AVERAGE
3.71 AVERAGE
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
I was missing some clear structure, and some things felt a little repeated or out of place, random of sorts.
I think most people know this going into it, but this is not the type of biographic style book that covers all of the subjects life thoroughly. It's much more a chance for Shatner to collect all the reminiscences about his long time colleague and friend. It gets a little wandering sometimes, but in the same way listening to anyone grieving and telling their favorite stories of what someone meant to them would be. Sweet and sad.
Well, the book is kinda vague with dates and a bit jumpy and rambly in places - but then it's not a biography, or an autobiography, it's a collection of memories.
The threads that hold each chapter together are of various degrees of obvious, but it's still an interesting and entertaining read for any Trekkie (or, a Trekker, if you prefer...I don't).
Obviously, this is largely Shatner's point of view, but his tone is self-deprecating enough, you don't necessarily mind when you know you are being served a tiny piece of bullshit here and there.
Charming and cheeky, like the man telling the stories, but thoughtful and insightful enough as the man the stories are being told about.
The threads that hold each chapter together are of various degrees of obvious, but it's still an interesting and entertaining read for any Trekkie (or, a Trekker, if you prefer...I don't).
Obviously, this is largely Shatner's point of view, but his tone is self-deprecating enough, you don't necessarily mind when you know you are being served a tiny piece of bullshit here and there.
Charming and cheeky, like the man telling the stories, but thoughtful and insightful enough as the man the stories are being told about.
Loved the story - learning about Leonard and William but the writing wasn’t the best and distracted from the story at times
While Shatner's writing can at times feel a little uneven, his tribute to Nimoy is moving, informative and even humorous at times. The emotion behind his words and memories is strongly evident and easily felt. Leonard Nimoy was undoubtedly a great person who touched a lot of people's lives in countless uniquely meaningful ways.
"A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory. LLAP."
"A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory. LLAP."
I feel strange enough about this that I can't give it a star rating.
informative
relaxing
medium-paced
Generally speaking, I am not an avid reader of biographies but the ones I have read have been confined to actors that have played significant roles in the Star Trek universe and one or two other celebrities who I have actually met. My favourite is Leonard Nimoy's "I Am Spock" which I have read a couple of times as well as having the audiobook version. Therefore, many of the stories that Shatner tells are very familiar but what stands out in this book is his deep respect for a man that gave so much to the world as a pop-culture icon and an artist. The charting of their friendship over the past 50 years brings you closer to both Nimoy and Shatner.
A really great read that, by the end brought, tears to my eyes.
A really great read that, by the end brought, tears to my eyes.
Enjoyed this simply because it was about Leonard Nimoy and liked the audio since William Shatner is a great narrator. But I also felt like it was a little self-serving on Shatner's part. Maybe if the proceeds had gone to a charity that Leonard supported I'd feel differently, but a lot of the stories are repeats from other works and while it definitely honors Leonard Nimoy's life, it felt ever so slightly squicky.
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced