- Hardcover: 336 pages
- Publisher: Orion; Reprint edition (21 Jun 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 075288591X
- ISBN-13: 978-0752885919
- Product Dimensions: 27.2 x 20.6 x 3.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (61 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 228,809 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'The prose is strikingly raw... the cumulative effect is curiously touching.' (OBSERVER )
'This book is like everything else Pete Doherty has ever done - at times brilliant, at others annoying, but never less than interesting.' (SOUTHERN DAILY ECHO )
'These diary entries, childhood reminiscenes and prose from 1999 onwards prove that under the drug hoover's brow there's a unique brain.' (Q MAGAZINE )
'witty and sensitive' (SUNDAY TRIBUNE )
'there are moments of joy, humourand, of course, real darkness' (IRISH EXAMINER )
'At times a curiously affecting work, it chronicles Doherty's transitionfrom aspiring poet and flowering teenage talent to a man increasingly fighting to shine through a chemicaly induced haze... Doherty can write beautifully' (Steve Cummins IRISH DAILY MAIL ON SUNDAY )
'This book is like everything else Pete Doherty has ever done - at times brilliant, at others annoying, but never less than interesting.' (SOUTHERN DAILY ECHO )
'These diary entries, childhood reminiscenes and prose from 1999 onwards prove that under the drug hoover's brow there's a unique brain.' (Q MAGAZINE )
'witty and sensitive' (SUNDAY TRIBUNE )
'there are moments of joy, humourand, of course, real darkness' (IRISH EXAMINER )
'At times a curiously affecting work, it chronicles Doherty's transitionfrom aspiring poet and flowering teenage talent to a man increasingly fighting to shine through a chemicaly induced haze... Doherty can write beautifully' (Steve Cummins IRISH DAILY MAIL ON SUNDAY )
SOUTHERN DAILY ECHO
'This book is like everything else Pete Doherty has ever done - at times brilliant, at others annoying, but never less than interesting.'
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33 of 36 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
It seems odd that a work of literature (and it is just about that) could create such incredibly dramatic responses in todays reader.
Everyone seems to have a strong opinion on Doherty it seems that the vast majority of these reviews are based entirely on that. Yes he does have substance problems, and yes he has created some good music. But surely the review should be on the text?
Right, that said, this book is not one which can easily be picked up and enjoyed by just anyone. A lot of people seem to have said that they read the book in an attempt to 'get' Doherty. That is not what the book is intended for. This really is a work to be read solely by people who love the music he has made. It has nothing to do with 'getting' him. If you do not already like what Pete has done musically then dont buy this book. If you do then you may find it a worthwhile read, just.
I personally like much of his music, though not to the point of worship as some people seem to. Try listening to 'The Blinding Ep' or 'Shotters Nation' if you actually want to give him a chance. This book however is a step too far. He may have won national poetry competitions in his youth and studied English Literature but sadly this does not automattically mean that he is capable of such an ambitious project. I gave this book a chance though, and sadly what I found was a talented song writer trying too hard to be intellectual. However it is safe to say that this is a far better read than much of the 'celebrity' written texts intodays market. Kerry Katona's autobiography anyone?
Give this a miss if you are not already a huge fan of Doherty. If you are not then PLEASE dont read this book, and leave the reviews alone if you haven't read anything further than the 'Daily Star's' opinion on Pete before making your judgement.
Everyone seems to have a strong opinion on Doherty it seems that the vast majority of these reviews are based entirely on that. Yes he does have substance problems, and yes he has created some good music. But surely the review should be on the text?
Right, that said, this book is not one which can easily be picked up and enjoyed by just anyone. A lot of people seem to have said that they read the book in an attempt to 'get' Doherty. That is not what the book is intended for. This really is a work to be read solely by people who love the music he has made. It has nothing to do with 'getting' him. If you do not already like what Pete has done musically then dont buy this book. If you do then you may find it a worthwhile read, just.
I personally like much of his music, though not to the point of worship as some people seem to. Try listening to 'The Blinding Ep' or 'Shotters Nation' if you actually want to give him a chance. This book however is a step too far. He may have won national poetry competitions in his youth and studied English Literature but sadly this does not automattically mean that he is capable of such an ambitious project. I gave this book a chance though, and sadly what I found was a talented song writer trying too hard to be intellectual. However it is safe to say that this is a far better read than much of the 'celebrity' written texts intodays market. Kerry Katona's autobiography anyone?
Give this a miss if you are not already a huge fan of Doherty. If you are not then PLEASE dont read this book, and leave the reviews alone if you haven't read anything further than the 'Daily Star's' opinion on Pete before making your judgement.
36 of 44 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Given the hype surrounding the man and his previous band, and intrigued rather than a fan, I thought this might provide some insight.
Oh, how much more wrong could I have been? Not much.
Apart from the difficulty of transcribing the meanderings mentioned elsewhere - did the editors of the book actually make an effort to think about the reader/user? - it is, put simply and unequivocally, bland, "sixth-form adolescent", posturing in places, and simply bland in most other places.
Disturbingly dull from a man who is supposed to have lived life to a point beyond full. Maybe that is the problem...perhaps he cannot remember what has happened or it means nothing to him. If the latter, fine, but why waste effort and paper putting into the marketplace.
Shame.
Oh, how much more wrong could I have been? Not much.
Apart from the difficulty of transcribing the meanderings mentioned elsewhere - did the editors of the book actually make an effort to think about the reader/user? - it is, put simply and unequivocally, bland, "sixth-form adolescent", posturing in places, and simply bland in most other places.
Disturbingly dull from a man who is supposed to have lived life to a point beyond full. Maybe that is the problem...perhaps he cannot remember what has happened or it means nothing to him. If the latter, fine, but why waste effort and paper putting into the marketplace.
Shame.
122 of 150 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Thoughtful, artistic, inspiring, shocking, this book will change your life. For fans of Pete, and those who hate him, this is a must read.
Nah, not really. Its a right bag of w@nk.
Nah, not really. Its a right bag of w@nk.
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I'm a very old man. This man Peter Doherty. Didn't he used to play in goal for Newton-le-Willows in the 1930's? Sorry about the spelling. OAP John Chesterfield.
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I haven't even read this which is possibly unfair but then again I don't need to because this is utter rubbish. If you disagree please let me know why.
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