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A review by harry_lemon
George Michael: A Life by James Gavin
dark
informative
reflective
slow-paced
3.75
3.75⭐
Hmmm....
I have to remind myself sometimes that biographies can be very in-depth - almost too in-depth - and can seem to drag on a for a while. Though I appreciate that author's dedication to telling so much of the story of George Michael, of course I think some quotes or tidbits could stand to be edited out.
If I'm looking at the content of Michael's life, as it is presented, I have mixed emotions. I see both the humanity of him, yet also feel angry at how he chose to live his life. So much happened in his existence that I feel left wondering "what could have been." I guess that might be a good sign of a solid biography...
Overall, I'd say this was a solid work. Will I be revisiting this work? Probably not; once was enough. Do I still find it as powerfully informative and poignant for others? Absolutely.
Hmmm....
I have to remind myself sometimes that biographies can be very in-depth - almost too in-depth - and can seem to drag on a for a while. Though I appreciate that author's dedication to telling so much of the story of George Michael, of course I think some quotes or tidbits could stand to be edited out.
If I'm looking at the content of Michael's life, as it is presented, I have mixed emotions. I see both the humanity of him, yet also feel angry at how he chose to live his life. So much happened in his existence that I feel left wondering "what could have been." I guess that might be a good sign of a solid biography...
Overall, I'd say this was a solid work. Will I be revisiting this work? Probably not; once was enough. Do I still find it as powerfully informative and poignant for others? Absolutely.