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A review by siobhanward
This Much Is True by Miriam Margolyes
funny
informative
medium-paced
4.0
I'll just get this out of the way first: this book is absolutely crass. Margolyes has never shied away from talking about topics that are more controversial to North American audiences (read: sex), and this book is no exception - I think even those who are fairly liberal-minded about the topic will find themselves blushing at points because it is a lot and it is very descriptive.
Alright, now that we have that out of the way and you've been fairly warned, this was a fun read overall. I really do like Margolyes' sense of humour (although we definitely have different thoughts on which stories are fun to share and which are better kept private) and the confidence with which she writes and lives. I loved her perspective and insights into the different parts of her identity (being Jewish, being a lesbian, being 80 years old, etc.), as well as how down to earth she seems. This was also a fun look at all of the things she's done in her career, although I would have loved to have seen more about James and the Giant Peach because it is an underrated classic.
Alright, now that we have that out of the way and you've been fairly warned, this was a fun read overall. I really do like Margolyes' sense of humour (although we definitely have different thoughts on which stories are fun to share and which are better kept private) and the confidence with which she writes and lives. I loved her perspective and insights into the different parts of her identity (being Jewish, being a lesbian, being 80 years old, etc.), as well as how down to earth she seems. This was also a fun look at all of the things she's done in her career, although I would have loved to have seen more about James and the Giant Peach because it is an underrated classic.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content