I got this for christmas
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I got this for christmas and thought it was absolutely hysterical.. it read as though Russell was in the room talking to you in his very funny and conversant manner. Even if you're not a fan of Russell Brand I recommend reading his book, even if only to understand why he is so crazy and where he is coming from!! I'd also recommend reading Tino Georgiou's bestselling novel--The Fates--if you haven't yet!!
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A man of few apologies.
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I was a big fan of Russell, particularly his show 'Ponderland', so my partner bought me this for Christmas. It starts well, and you certainly won't catch me criticising his honesty- after all, one could hardly expect anything else.
I was prepared to persevere through all the tales of drugs and womanising and generally being ungrateful for his own existence in the hope that he would express an iota of remorse for how badly he has treated people. After all, people do mess up their lives and treat people with contempt, but they also come through at the other end with a sense that what they did was wrong. Not in Brand's case. He seems proud. Worse still he is so consumed with narcissism that he seems to think that he invented drug abuse and promiscuity. The truth is that he isn't through it yet, and that's why he thinks it's big and clever. Fair enough- but I hope he realises that some impressionable fans may read this as some kind of bible for life (yes, I believe that some people are impressionable enough).
I'm no longer a fan really. I just think that this will prove to be yet another of those bad things that Russell has done which, if he ever comes out of his spiral of vanity, will haunt him. My three stars are for the sake of what is a fascinating insight into the mind of a deluded womaniser, but in all honesty I feel that I've done the wrong thing by reading it, like I've encouraged it in a way.
I wish Russell all the best, and I hope that he can emerge from the self-image he has created for himself. But when he does, he'll have a lot of ill-deeds that he'll have to live with. A bit of remorse would have made this fascinating read a lot more palatable.
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great man = great book
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Contrary to popular belief Russell didnt actually pen this book ( he is a very busy man ), however it reads as he dictates. This is a frank and honest book, narrating his life from birth right up to the beginning of his career growing. Many people say it that the book is just another angle for Russell to show the world that he loves himself. I dont actually believe this to be a negative thing, and the man himself will be the first to say his favourite topic is himself. The book is filled with highly entertaining witty banter, I particuarly love the incident with the pink umbrella.
Russell Brand is one of the most entertaining, interesting and intelligant comedians we have in England today, I believe those who slate him are either unintelligant themselves as they dont understand him, or are jealous of him. This book is brilliant I only wish he had written it himself as his guardian colomn is great. I think people who dont like Russell and then read his book and say how awful it is should think of something else to read (why read about someone you dont like !!!.) If you are a fan definetly read this book it is funny, sad, and yes at some points he does come across as narsicistic, but it also shows a moving side, and gives some glimpses into why he is the way he is. Great book, great entertainer I look forward to part two!
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Masterful
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A well written and thought provoking insight into the world of Russell Brand. It is written in his own unique style and put quite simply, it could not have been written by anyone else. One of the best books i read last year, and my favourite autobiography of all time.
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Has its highs and lows.
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For someone who wasn't a 'fan' but no longer hated the man, I had this book for a birthday present and read it almost immediately.
I have to say I found some parts better than others; sometimes I wanted to put the book down and sometimes I wanted to keep on reading.
I personally feel that if you like him, you'll like his book, and if you don't, then you probably won't like his book. I still hold a view of him where he's just 'OK' after reading the book.
My overall criticism is that perhaps it's a little on the long side and could have done with being shorter.
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