Brian

As a fan of many of the artists Tom has worked with, as well as his production work, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I'm knocking off one star because the title could have been “Tear It Up! My Airing of Grievances” once you get to about the halfway mark.

Brutal.

Thoroughly entertaining, I tore through this in a couple of sittings. I have more questions than answers now though! Gary needs to produce a McBee and Sylvia series.

As a BJJ practitioner, I was obviously interested in this because of who Tom is, but this was also just a great book about persistence and growth. I loved the format, how Tom tells his story through telling it to his father.

I agree with some other reviews - WHM is fascinating, but this book not so much. Lots of anecdotes and he repeats himself endlessly. Could've been a large pamphlet and just as effective.

One word: BLEAK

I'm not entirely sure what I just read

Champagne big buddy!

Could use better proofreading in spots, but a helluva fun read. It's amazing how many connections Tana has had through the years in the industry.

One of the more interesting rock autobiographies I've read. What a life dude has led.

I really wanted to like this more. More like a 2 or 2.5 but I'm feeling generous because hey it's Roland.

Guitar, and to a lesser degree, sex, are the threads running through these short stories. I thoroughly enjoyed Andy's autobiography, so was curious to see what his fiction is like. This is a quick, entertaining read and many of the stories are quite funny.

I never want Emily's books to end.

Goddamnit. The ending just destroyed me. ESJM's work is my favorite discovery in a long time.

Took me 100 pages or so to get into this (and to figure out that looking up the Thai words and slang was useful) but once I did, what a ride. Paolo doesn't beat you over the head with the concepts he's working with, he just focuses on the characters, which I appreciated.

I'd give this 3.5 stars. I had no idea Ronnie was around, paying dues, long before Rainbow. It was neat to learn about the long road he had to the top. The book stops around 1986, right after the Sacred Heart tour, but given the givens and the fact that there won't be a part two, it's a solid ending.

Fabulous.

This was my 2nd Bryson book, and I must say that I enjoyed A Walk In the Woods far more than this.

Summary: grumble grumble, bad modern architecture, mediocre meal, grumble grumble, annoying person, bad building, bad meal, grumble, rain. Sure, it was funny as hell in parts too but I'm hoping my next Bryson read is more light-spirited.

Delightful and hilarious.

I don't really follow Tesla. I was a fan back in the late 80s, their first two records. I picked this book up because I enjoy a good rock biog or memoir here and there. This is probably more a book for a hardcore Tesla fan, but it was a quick and easy read. He definitely wants you to know he's friends with Jimmy Page! Then again, I'd probably brag about that too.

I so wanted to like this, especially given the high praise it has received. Instead, reading this felt like work that I couldn't wait to end.

I love how Philip weaves together ruminations on grief, reflections on family and upbringing, and of course historical snippets about Bach and thoughtful analysis of his music (particularly the Goldberg variations).

This was a heavy book, but I admit that I had a hell of a laugh over the eggplant bit. It's funny in spots too.

I was always more of a post-Romantic and early 20th century guy when it comes to composers, but this book has invigorated my interest in Bach.

Wow. What a page turner. I'd read this again even if it were 2000 pages long.

Hell yes. I can't wait for Cosby's next book.

“The sort of book yer never want to end!” - Dean Moss. I'd give this 4.5 if I could.