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'The most definitive account of Dean's secret life' SUNDAY TIMES Vivid and readable' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH 'Sensational' DAILY EXPRESS 'Well written... well reseached, and above all, interesting and honest.' BIRMINGHAM POST 'Lots of fun.' INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY 'A sleek and understanding portrait of the legend... a refreshing biography.' VOX
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I had my doubts about this book even before buying it and they were certainly proved right. There are paragraphs which read more as fanfiction than a reliable biography. There is too much emphasis on Dean's sex life but what makes it worse is the way these parts are written. There are whole passages of hugely detailed, explicit tales of sexual encounters that read as if the writer is just getting carried away with his imagination.
I have given it two stars as there are parts, mostly at the beginning, that were interesting. Overall though, I wish I hadn't wasted my money. I only bought this book as I couldn't find any other James Dean biography in Southampton, and now wish I hadn't wasted the money and had gone online instead.
I have given it two stars as there are parts, mostly at the beginning, that were interesting. Overall though, I wish I hadn't wasted my money. I only bought this book as I couldn't find any other James Dean biography in Southampton, and now wish I hadn't wasted the money and had gone online instead.
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The title has always intrigued me. Entertaining read with no great surprises but like all Hollywood bio's, is it really the truth? How much is fabricated?
5 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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This has to be one of the best books i've read in a while... i picked it up just for something to read on the train.. and i couldn't put it down. I wouldn't really have called myself a James Dean fan before this.... but his short and tragic life was filled with some very interesting reads.
The style of writing however really shocked me in places... Paul Alexander writes it like it is... he doesn't change his use of language to make it politically correct... he tells the story like you'd tell it to a friend. excellent. A must for anyone... not just JD fans.
The style of writing however really shocked me in places... Paul Alexander writes it like it is... he doesn't change his use of language to make it politically correct... he tells the story like you'd tell it to a friend. excellent. A must for anyone... not just JD fans.
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A pointless load of old tosh
Please... if you are really a fan of James Dean DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK! James Dean deserves better than this load of rubbish. Read more
Published on 19 May 2010 by Bettie Blue
Buy a different book!!
Honestly a terribly written book. The details are monotonous and incredibly drawn out. The first half of the book is bearable because essentially you are just reading about Deans... Read more
Published on 7 Jun 2008 by Ms. F. Geerdawe
Well worth a read
I bought this book as i've always been facinated by the myth and cult status surrounding James Dean. Read more
Published on 16 Sep 2007 by Mr. D. B. Jenkins
Brilliant
This book is a fascinating account of the iconic James Dean.
The book starts from the very beginning, from his childhood, teen years, struggling to make it as an actor, making... Read more
The book starts from the very beginning, from his childhood, teen years, struggling to make it as an actor, making... Read more
Published on 18 Aug 2007 by CoolgirlM
Just another book made to cash a cheque and tarnish the name
This sadly was my first book on James Dean, and I just find the book too far fetched. The book goes into great detail about Jimmy’s, sexuality. Read more
Published on 8 Nov 2005 by Miss. Kay
James Dean
As another reviewer said above, A good read but cuts his sexuality to the bone. This author has written this book as if to say JD was gay, and all his girlfriends were publicity... Read more
Published on 15 Mar 2004 by M. D C Craker
James Dean
if you are buying this as one of your first james dean books or an avid james dean fan i WOULD NOT GET THIS book for one reason. Read more
Published on 6 Oct 2003
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