sams84 's review for:

Moab is My Washpot by Stephen Fry

5.0

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Witty, charming, over-the-top, very colourful and brutally honest is the only way you can describe this autobiography covering the first troubled, chaotic and indulgent twenty years of Stephen's life. He is completely honest throughout, showing that even though at times he can be a complete and utter arse, he can be man enough to admit he can be a complete and utter arse. His style of writing and frequent diversions are as witty and entertaining as the man himself and he writes so well you literally have his voice in your head as you read, describing all of his little and large indiscretions, mistakes and down right balls-ups. Stephen's wit, charm and intelligence come to the fore throughout this book, but without making the reader feel inferior or insignificant. This book will make you laugh and cry, take you to the depths of despair then on to the dizzying heights of utter joy. A superbly written autobiography and an even better read, this is Fry at his most honest and vulnerable but also his most brilliant and witty.