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3.96 AVERAGE
3.96 AVERAGE
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a surprisingly well written memoir which has you really feeling for lily throughout. it feels extremely raw and personal without feeling like she's trying too hard to get you to feel sorry for her.
there are times where i definitely disagree with her pov on situations, but i think the book opens itself up to be scrutinised, and i don't think it's written in a way where she cares if you think she's the villain at times or not, which i really love.
it's rare that a celebrity memoir feels this honest and is as well written as this, so i was definitely very shocked. it offers such a personal view into her life and the writing style is really encapsulating. i had a really good time reading this.
my one issue though is that she is a bit delusional about the kind of help she received. she claims in the book (and outside of it) that going to those private schools didn't benefit her, and nepotism didn't benefit her, but it did. she got into the right music circles because of nepotism, and got singing lessons because of the schools. she may not have fit in there, been posh, or had a great relationship with her dad, and she 100% worked hard to achieve what she got, but to admit to having all that privilege and then say you succeeded "in spite" of it really annoyed me. was the only thing stopping me from giving this 5 stars tbh
there are times where i definitely disagree with her pov on situations, but i think the book opens itself up to be scrutinised, and i don't think it's written in a way where she cares if you think she's the villain at times or not, which i really love.
it's rare that a celebrity memoir feels this honest and is as well written as this, so i was definitely very shocked. it offers such a personal view into her life and the writing style is really encapsulating. i had a really good time reading this.
my one issue though is that she is a bit delusional about the kind of help she received. she claims in the book (and outside of it) that going to those private schools didn't benefit her, and nepotism didn't benefit her, but it did. she got into the right music circles because of nepotism, and got singing lessons because of the schools. she may not have fit in there, been posh, or had a great relationship with her dad, and she 100% worked hard to achieve what she got, but to admit to having all that privilege and then say you succeeded "in spite" of it really annoyed me. was the only thing stopping me from giving this 5 stars tbh
Content Warnings
Graphic: Stalking
Moderate: Sexism, Sexual assault
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hopeful
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Lily Allen presents an incredibly candid recount of her years in the music industry and analyses the societal expectations that shaped her career and portrayal in the media. She walks us through her life, chronologically speaking on each album and occasionally disclosing the life events that influenced specific songs. I always think about her biography when listening to her music and seeing her talk so openly about her struggles with addiction, sex, and motherhood greatly humanised a previously untouchable celebrity.
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
dark
funny
medium-paced
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
Good read
‘My thoughts exactly’ is very funny, thoughtful, relatable and honest, I had a blast reading this memoir. I guess I will be listening to more Lily Allen in the neatest future.
‘My thoughts exactly’ is very funny, thoughtful, relatable and honest, I had a blast reading this memoir. I guess I will be listening to more Lily Allen in the neatest future.
Such an honest, unflinching portrayal of Lily Allen's life, both pre and during the showbiz years. Sex, drugs, rock n roll (or in this case pop music) has never seemed more sad and depressing. I feel for Lily that her upbringing has kinda fucked her up.
It's interesting to know a bit of background about some of the songs though. And she seems to have a lot of insight into why she does what she does.
It's interesting to know a bit of background about some of the songs though. And she seems to have a lot of insight into why she does what she does.