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Booky Wook 2: This time it's personal [Kindle Edition]

Russell Brand
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (54 customer reviews)

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“Devotees will be devouring Russell’s outrageous Booky Wook 2: This Time it’s Personal. This man loves to offend and to challenge the reader by being incredibly funny.”
The Times

“This book […] reminds you of how funny and original he is; also how British; also what a loss to the old motherland.”
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“A witty and engaging raconteur, Brand makes no apologies and takes no prisoners throughout this lively account of his (sex) life and career.”
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Reviews of My Booky Wook: 'Candid, funny and moving.' Sun 'How in God's name did the publishers ever get him to sit down and write the bloody thing? Because make no mistake - unlike most celebrity biogs, MY BOOKY WOOK has definitely been written by Brand.' London Lite 'The most talented stand-up comedian to emerge in Britain this decade, Brand combines Eddie Izzard's rare ability to carry a whole crowd along on an audacious flight of comic fancy with the carnal magnetism of the young George Best. Audiences leave a Brand performance not just entertained but actively debauched by his catalogue of erotic misadventure.' Daily Telegraph 'Hilarious, sometimes brilliant, and always indulgent.' Sunday Times

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62 of 63 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars It's Okey Doke... 23 Oct 2010
Format:Hardcover
... which is to say I'm very much on the fence about Booky Wook 2. I certainly don't think it punches at the weight that Booky Wook (1) managed. Book 1 was a real treat. Absolutely hilarious, searingly honest, well written and warm. The person you glimpsed behind the words had recovered from a terrible part of their life with kindness and decency intact, and you wanted them to be your friend. Sadly I get none of that with Booky Wook 2- it is very much missing the 'warm.' The first time he harped on about how deserved and inevitable his propulsion to the lofty heights of stardom was, I thought, 'good for you, Russell. No false modesty here. You worked for it- you should be proud.' The second time he devoted a flowery paragraph to the same subject I frowned. The third time I grimaced. The twentieth time I was starting to think I didn't like him after all. Yes, he always said he was egotistical, but what actually came across was a man humbled by life and grateful for acknowledgment. It seems hollywood has eaten that away and convinced him he's the best thing ever. This is just my opinion, of course, by it's a shame, innit?
I'm also not fond of the brown-nosing he lavishly applies too all named celebrities. Name dropping I can live with, but waxing lyrical on how they're all so bloody kind, gentle and wonderful just sticks in my throat. Not cool.
Last of the downers is that I don't think its as well written as book 1, either. The more ambitious sections of Book 1 were always hit and miss anyway, but some parts had a certain grace to them. Similar sections in Booky Wook 2 feel a bit too forced for me, and read like a considered exercise in verbose, creative prose- which he's actually not as good at as he thinks.
It's not all bad news though, because the book's saving grace is that it is absolutely hey-larious. I don't like his 'listen to what my friend said' sections, written in script form (in fact not one of those made me laugh) but when he casually throws a joke at a normal paragraph it hits you cross wind and kills you. In my opinion he's at his best when he not trying to be a writer and is just telling you about his life and jibbing around it. The stuff about Saint Francis marching up to someone and declaring he is "well religious" just ruined me. As did his thoughts of voodoo in prison. If you want to laugh out loud like a donkey and annoy all the people around you, this is the book for you.
So what am I complaining about? Well.. I guess I'm just a bit sad that I didn't emerge from this book feeling as warm and fuzzy about Russell Brand as I did before. I still like him and all, but just not quite so much. Maybe with the next book he'll win me back, not that he needs me. Anyway, if you want me, Russell, I'm ready and willing (wink, wink).
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining as usual 24 Oct 2010
By J. Syed
Format:Hardcover
Now that Brand's fame has reached gargantuan proportions, this timely book give the inside story on many of the controversies of the past few years. The "Bring Back Trevor" campaigners will be interested to see why Brand dropped him based on some rather dubious (to say the least) legal allegations. The genesis of the "put down of the decade" against Geldof is fully set out, and most importantly we find out why he and Matt stopped talking, which led to the strange events of late 2008.

I found the last bit about Katy Perry a bit unconvincing as he tries to persuade us he has put his womanising days behind him for this rather plain american girl (let's guess how that one will finish!).

Overall a good read, some funny stories, not quite up to BW1 but, especially for fans of his from the 6 Music days an interesting read. Who knows how his Hollywood adventure will turn out but from Britain's no.1 comedian of 2006-8 this is another entertaining book.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars 2nd Biography Syndrome 6 April 2011
Format:Hardcover
My Booky Wook 2 suffers from Biography sequel syndrome (see Peter Kay's Saturday Night Peter) in that the 1st book always intrigues as you get an insight into the star's early life, written with all the expected wit that has made them a star in the first place. Book 2 covers the fame years, when we already know the story and so it is harder to convey from a new angle. I am a big fan of Brand's as for me he is part of the great tradition of naturally gifted British comedians but a lot of the material here was quite often a re-hash of stage material (although it is very funny material). He does open up about the truth behind `SachsGate' (the best part of the book) and reveals a vulnerable side underlying the cocky exterior but it does not flow as well as the 1st book. The story is of course so current and in time it may mature as a book with age.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Truthful
This book took me on a rollercoaster of emotions and is a very good read. I really like Russell Brand and after reading the first boo I knew I had to read this
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Perfect. Exactly what I was after, now how do I type more words into this review without running out. Done.
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This isn't a bad read, very interesting and some great laughs, if you like Russell Brand and his humour I would recommend this book.
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4.0 out of 5 stars What you'd expect
Mostly amusing autobiography of Brand's rise to fame. Very quick and clever guy. Comes out fighting re: "Sachsgate", which I always wished he'd done from the very beginning. Read more
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It's very frustrating to read how knowingly poncey brand can behave. Still, the book is funny and completely fascinating. Read more
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I loved My Booky Wook so it came as no surprise to me that I loved this too.
This book details some of his madder moments in a light and honest way. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Would Recommend
Good quality and a quick delivery and product was just as described. Would recommend as a good book to read. Thank you
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i tried a sample of this book and again like the sample of the first book i attempted to read(but miserably failed as it wasnt remotely interesting) i mean not even finishing a... Read more
Published 6 months ago by terry beer
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read for Russel fans
I bought this book with My Booky Wook as a two book offer as a gift, the recipient was very pleased. Delivery prompt.
Published 6 months ago by J. Toft
4.0 out of 5 stars Amusing read
Booky Wook 2 is the sequel to My Booky Wook hence misses out a lot of Russell's life that the first book would have covered. Read more
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