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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2021 16:51:51 GMT
An excellent read, definitely the best book I read in 2020.
Nigey's review sums it up well as does Stu's comment 'pure gold'.
Dunno what I'm gonna be able to read this year to compare to that!
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Jan 9, 2021 17:30:37 GMT
Another satisfied customer - excellent news
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Post by jsm on Jan 11, 2021 1:14:36 GMT
I read it over a few days during my Xmas break. Great stuff.
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Post by jsm on Jan 29, 2021 4:27:18 GMT
JCC on Australian television in 1982 reciting 'Twat' and telling a joke
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Post by doug61 on Mar 27, 2021 13:32:17 GMT
Just finished it, very enjoyable read. Comes across as a decent bloke and doesn't try and settle any old scores which is nice to see.
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Post by stu77 on Aug 28, 2021 10:42:48 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Aug 28, 2021 12:27:54 GMT
Cheers Su, will add to the listening list.
Just read The Luckiest Guy Alive, courtesy of the library. Bed Blocker Blues and The List being stand-out favourites for me.
Preview here...
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Aug 28, 2021 18:15:20 GMT
Word Podcast is worth a listen though I don't think they got as much out of JCC as they maybe could
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Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2021 6:59:00 GMT
I think JCC must have been the first dude to have worn skinny black jeans....
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2022 18:21:06 GMT
I thought the first half of this was brilliantly written and like LE states is a vivid and evocative description of working class Salford.
However,the latter half disappoints as it just degenerates into the usual'I'm a junkie-no one understands me-rock star guff'.
Pity, as it's actually a very funny book in places.
9/10-First Half
5/10-Second Half(which was obviously rushed)
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Post by doug61 on Mar 17, 2022 11:55:39 GMT
I thought the first half of this was brilliantly written and like LE states is a vivid and evocative description of working class Salford. However,the latter half disappoints as it just degenerates into the usual'I'm a junkie-no one understands me-rock star guff'. Pity, as it's actually a very funny book in places. 9/10-First Half 5/10-Second Half(which was obviously rushed) The second half is better revisited through James Young's "Nico, Songs They Never Play On The Radio". As you say, the first half is worth it alone. |
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Mar 17, 2022 12:15:03 GMT
I thought the first half of this was brilliantly written and like LE states is a vivid and evocative description of working class Salford. However,the latter half disappoints as it just degenerates into the usual'I'm a junkie-no one understands me-rock star guff'. Pity, as it's actually a very funny book in places. 9/10-First Half 5/10-Second Half(which was obviously rushed) The second half is better revisited through James Young's "Nico, Songs They Never Play On The Radio". As you say, the first half is worth it alone. Songs They Never Play On The Radio is an essential read Gotta say, I don't recall any great quality decline in the second half of I Wanna Be Yours. The constant quest to score is a well worn tale but I didn't get the self pity you detected rogue. He seemed remarkably matter of fact about his addiction and just seemed to accept it was all part of his chosen lifestyle. Can't think of much worse myself. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 18, 2022 17:24:45 GMT
The second half is better revisited through James Young's "Nico, Songs They Never Play On The Radio". As you say, the first half is worth it alone. Songs They Never Play On The Radio is an essential read Gotta say, I don't recall any great quality decline in the second half of I Wanna Be Yours. The constant quest to score is a well worn tale but I didn't get the self pity you detected rogue. He seemed remarkably matter of fact about his addiction and just seemed to accept it was all part of his chosen lifestyle. Can't think of much worse myself. I find junkies of any description or wealth extremely tedious which is why I found JCC's second half pretty disappointing. Rock star junkies might think it's worth retelling but it really is the end of the line. |
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