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Summary: Lame and Poorly Written
Review: The book starts pretty well, but the author's poor writing style comes through very early on. There are sections that are quite repetitive. The facts are questionable. If you must have it, it's on the shelves in the Manchester, England airport book stores, in case you know someone there. I'm glad I read it, but I'm also glad that I remember the author's name so I know to avoid his works in the future.At least he doesn't shy away from the sensitive topics. Maybe the definitive biography has not yet been written.
Rating: 
Summary: Don't waste your money...
Review: This book was more like a bad term paper than an in-depth history of one of rock's most influential and exciting stars. Very disappointing.
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Summary: Surprised at myself, but I give it "3", instead of "1"...
Review: YES, the author lacks high writing skills. YES, the book is lame and very tabloid-ish. YES, most of the presented facts are questionable. HOWEVER, when I'd read this book in 1993-early 1994, it was the first book about FM, I have ever read. Today, there are many more books about him on the market and much better ones, too. BUT, I did not read this book as a DEFINITIVE BIOGRAPHY of a great personality, THAT IS WHY I was able to enjoy it... ALL IN ALL, there are plenty of funny (as always) quotes from FM (true or not..."Who cares, darling?" as the Man himself would probably say), as well as other funny anecdotes from people around him.
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