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A review by jessdekkerreads
Deep Cuts by Holly Brickley
2.5
Let me just start off by saying, I am not the audience for this. Books about music, fictional books about music, just are not my “jam” (I DNF’d Daisy Jones & the Six) so let’s just keep that in mind.
I wanted to read this because it was recently announced that Saoirse Ronan would be producing and starring in the film adaptation, alongside Austin Butler and directed by Sean Durkin, all the makings for an emotional film in my eyes.
Now having finished it, I have some concerns for the film, however, I’m holding out hope that the adapted screenplay will be phenomenal, as Saoirse can do no wrong in my eyes.
I think Austin Butler will make a great Joe, I can see it so clearly, but Saoirse as Percy, I just feel she’s too mature of an actor for that specific role.
As for the book, I wanted more from their chemistry, I didn’t feel it deep in my bones. I was more frustrated by their toxic dynamic than anything.
As a millennial myself, who was very much enmeshed in the indie rock genre of the time, I should’ve loved this book, however, the lack of chemistry and emotional connection, left me wanting more.
I am nervous but also interested to see how this will play out in film.
I wanted to read this because it was recently announced that Saoirse Ronan would be producing and starring in the film adaptation, alongside Austin Butler and directed by Sean Durkin, all the makings for an emotional film in my eyes.
Now having finished it, I have some concerns for the film, however, I’m holding out hope that the adapted screenplay will be phenomenal, as Saoirse can do no wrong in my eyes.
I think Austin Butler will make a great Joe, I can see it so clearly, but Saoirse as Percy, I just feel she’s too mature of an actor for that specific role.
As for the book, I wanted more from their chemistry, I didn’t feel it deep in my bones. I was more frustrated by their toxic dynamic than anything.
As a millennial myself, who was very much enmeshed in the indie rock genre of the time, I should’ve loved this book, however, the lack of chemistry and emotional connection, left me wanting more.
I am nervous but also interested to see how this will play out in film.