OVERVIEW
Writing: 4.0 stars
The writing was good, but some editing would have made the writing in this memoir so much better. The first few chapters were very strong when Debbie discussed her childhood, high school, and community college years. But, when she moved to NYC, it became multiple streams of consciousness fighting each other for attention.
Narration: 3.0 stars
The narration is bland and boring. It was as if she was reading about someone else's life.
Character Arc: 3.0 stars
Debbie Harry comes off as aloof, vain, and egotistical throughout the book. Additionally, she is very sexual and uses that sexuality in her writing, performing, and personal life.
Her appearance is mentioned throughout the book numerous times including how pretty she is. I know that she has to be more than a pretty face, but that just didn't come through.
Memorable: 3.5 stars
The punk scene in New York sounds like a crazy time in a dirty, dangerous, and broke New York City. I enjoyed hearing about all of the artistry in all of its forms that blossomed in the 70s and 80s.
Entertaining: 3.0 stars
It could have been so much more. More about Blondie the band, Blondie the individual members, and Blondie who was Debbie Harry.
I only wish that I knew the backstory of the people, places, and bands that he talks about. Being a West Coast kid put me at a disadvantage, but Wikipedia was my friend!
Book cover: 4.5 stars
A beautiful portrait.
Book title: 4.5 stars
Very appropriate!
LUKEWARM Recommend
STATISTICS
Los Angeles Public Library (LAPL) borrow (audiobook)
Face It by Debbie Harry
Release date of 10/1/2019
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Happy reading 📚,
Dorothea 💜
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