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  • 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: 2.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (75 customer reviews)
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'The prose is strikingly raw... the cumulative effect is curiously touching.'

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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 )

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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Why do you all bother?, 8 Nov 2007
By Lee-Lee (Halifax) - See all my reviews
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.
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70 of 82 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Just say no, 7 Jul 2007
By Andrew Thomas "Doctor Spinola" (Stratford-upon-Avon, UK) - See all my reviews
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Doherty rates right up there with Shelley, Byron and Blake in drug consumption but sadly doesn't share their writing ability. The main difference is that Shelly, Byron and Blake were great writers who turned to opiates, whereas Doherty is a gibbering smackhead who clearly doesn't know which way round to hold a pen, hence his use of the medium of green crayon.

Two words of advice:
Pete. Try laudanum instead.
Kate. Eat some pies.
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81 of 95 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Awful, 6 Jul 2007
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It appears that its not only Gordon Ramsay that is attempting to bring tripe back to the masses. You want read a book? Buy a book.
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There is no need for people to focus on the bad of Pete Doherty, its sickening that he is still thought of ONLY as a junkie, fair enough he has and still does probably take hard... Read more
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1.0 out of 5 stars Terrible
I am astonished at the lack of political correctness illustrated by this book! As a Wolverhampton Wanderers supporter, I believe it is shocking to see the way my team has been... Read more
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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.
Published 9 months ago by tragikov

1.0 out of 5 stars Worst Book Ever: The Collected Writings of An Idiot
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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Published 15 months ago by Alex DaLarge

1.0 out of 5 stars A response to Jenny Clarke 'begstealborrow'
Sorry! Anyone referring to Pete Doherty as his greatest hero is incredibly deluded. I sit here in absolute incredulity as I read your bizarre justification of this piece of... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Richard Price

5.0 out of 5 stars Pete Doherty - Missunderstood Genius
I love this book :) if you are a dedicated fan, like me, then you will appericiate this book and understand many parts of his story. I can never put this book down. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Kaiit Doherty

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This collection is the heart of a sad man spilled out into a book. Pete Doherty is an incredible man, a genious in his own right and although he has let himself down with... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Mr. Thomas A. Staniford

3.0 out of 5 stars Legend? YES Messed up drug addict? YES
I am a huge Doherty fan. I have followed him from the early acoustic days at Filthy McNasties. Danced with joy to both of Libertines albums, the first 'Up The Bracket' probably... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Review of the book not Pete
Have to say I was confused about the other reviews, they were not helpful in terms of what the book was like, they are more personal opinions of Pete. Read more
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