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A review by elenap
A Pocketful of Happiness: A Memoir by Richard E. Grant
sad
medium-paced
3.5
A very good narrator, Richard E. Grant elevates this read in audiobook format.
I went into this completely blind and had no idea this would be mainly about his dying wife. Probably wouldn't have picked it up if I knew beforehand. Their love is beautiful, and his account of these last years is tender.
Unfortunately, I can't say I enjoyed this book. He jumps a lot between his wife being sick and his account of meeting celebrities, getting roles, Oscar parties, and all that jazz. It felt weird to get into something frivolous and jump right back to tumors and sickness. Rinse and repeat.
I really think this could have benefitted from a linear narration and a bit more depth on his and his family's character.
I went into this completely blind and had no idea this would be mainly about his dying wife. Probably wouldn't have picked it up if I knew beforehand. Their love is beautiful, and his account of these last years is tender.
Unfortunately, I can't say I enjoyed this book. He jumps a lot between his wife being sick and his account of meeting celebrities, getting roles, Oscar parties, and all that jazz. It felt weird to get into something frivolous and jump right back to tumors and sickness. Rinse and repeat.
I really think this could have benefitted from a linear narration and a bit more depth on his and his family's character.