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A review by konnercarnahanrasor
Madly, Deeply: The Diaries of Alan Rickman by Alan Rickman
informative
slow-paced
2.0
I truly believe Alan Rickman never intended for his private diaries to be published for the world to read. Because of that, I want to make one thing clear—this review is more of a commentary on the editing than on the quality of Rickman’s writing.
The editors quite literally just published his diary with little to no context, and I found that incredibly disappointing. His diaries could have been presented alongside insights into his life and career in a way that deepened the reader’s understanding and admiration for his work. Instead, we’re given fragmented thoughts that were never meant for publication.
That said, I loved the moments where he referenced Harry Potter and other actors he worked with. In those instances, I felt the connection and joy that come from understanding the context of his words. That’s why I wished for more background on other aspects of his life—it would have made the reading experience far more meaningful.
I imagine those who knew him closely appreciated this book immensely, but for the average reader, it leaves much to be desired.
The editors quite literally just published his diary with little to no context, and I found that incredibly disappointing. His diaries could have been presented alongside insights into his life and career in a way that deepened the reader’s understanding and admiration for his work. Instead, we’re given fragmented thoughts that were never meant for publication.
That said, I loved the moments where he referenced Harry Potter and other actors he worked with. In those instances, I felt the connection and joy that come from understanding the context of his words. That’s why I wished for more background on other aspects of his life—it would have made the reading experience far more meaningful.
I imagine those who knew him closely appreciated this book immensely, but for the average reader, it leaves much to be desired.