I'm Happy after buyingThis Doctor Who Magic Angels ebook
I received Diane Keaton's autobiography, Then Again, as a birthday gift. I'm grateful that I did, because if I hadn't I likely would never have picked up this fascinating, honest, and sometimes (endearingly) depressing book.
After her mother's death, Diane Keaton ran across dozens and dozens of journals her mother had kept. They're all packed full of anecdotes, pictures, clippings, collages and tons of other really fascinating stuff. Then Again is the story of both Diane's life and that of her mother's. In some part s it's about just one of them, in others it investigates the sometimes bizarre ways that their lives overlapped.
This is an extremely raw and brave book. Diane holds nothing back, and while I've seen other reviewers mention that she comes off as whiny or a name-dropper, I couldn't disagree more. There are part s of this story told through Diane's letters and own journals, and yes sometimes her mid-20s self whined about things. So goes it when you're in your 20s. She could have sugarcoated that, she certainly could have painted herself in a better light, but it wouldn't have the honest feel it does.
While I'm sure this book only covers 1% of who Diane Keaton really is as a person, I was struck with the intimacy in this book and felt when it was all over that I'd been invited to witness a truly tremendous journey. Highly recommended to fans of Diane Keaton and to fans of memoirs / autobiographies.
I love Doctor Who and this was a fun and fast read. The author wove together a tight but tense storyline that was really good. I love the Doctor Who quick read books they're great when you miss and want a little bit of the mad man in the blue box!
ReplyDeleteI liked the way this story portrayed the weeping Angel and how it acted. Overall it was a very interesting story.
ReplyDeleteI love the team feel of this book. The Doctor/Amy/Rory dynamic was captured perfectly. Jacqueline Rayner has a knack for relationships and just as Winner Takes All and The Stone Rose had me squealing with delight, so did this book. I LOVED the Doctor and Amy dressing up as Three and Zoe. Classic references always get me.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great book. It was good to have the Doctor, Amy and Rory back in another thrilling adventure. This would make a great movie. THIS BOOK IS WORTH THE MONEY!! It was short but Good.
ReplyDeleteI have always loved doctor who as a tv show and this is just like it also the weeping Angels are one of my personal favorite monsters in the show
ReplyDeleteI loved the story line and the action!
ReplyDeleteIt was the best of the best !
I love watching and reading doctor who !
I absolutely loved it. Totally worth buying. I defiantly do not regret it although if you have an active imagination like me it can get creepy at some times
ReplyDeleteEven though this book is short it is a fun book to read! Especially for you doctor who fans! Go team TARDIS !!!!!
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