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Summary: A glimpse into Hell
Review: The Long Hard Road Out of Hell written by Marilyn Manson with Neil Strauss is the autobiography of singer Marilyn Manson (a.k.a. Brian Warner). Every Manson fan should read this book, as well as everyone that hates what Manson does and stands for. I think both extreems or anyone that is indifferent can learn something interesting from reading this book. This way everyone can understand and not just assume what Manson is about. The book describes Manson's childhood, his transformation into Marilyn Manson, and his decent into the Anti-Christ Superstar, which was the album Manson finshed at the end of the book. In the book he describes what went on backstage, on the tours before Anti-Christ Superstar, these things were more then demented. The way it is described, however, is facinating, which makes it even more apalling, but hard to put down. His story is a one of abuse- mental and psyical, drugs, sex, and rock music. It is funny and frightening all at once. Simply a good book to read for everyone no matter what opinion they have about Manson. It reminds us that Manson is a person, he's had a tough life, and the book explains how he has dealt with it.
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Summary: The Man, The Myth, The Book
Review: Marilyn Manson is one of the best authors I have read anything by recently. His autobiograpy (with Neil Straus assisting)is hands down an amazing look into the life of a televangelist's worst enemy. The book basically flows in chronological order, with a few unpublished magazine articles strewn about in the middle to tell that part of the story, which took place during the recording process for "Smells Like Children". Otherwise, the stories from his childhood, to the days of trying to get a record deal, to the backstage antics on tour, the story definitely keeps your attention. From some of the more twisted to the tame, I'm not sure if anything has been imbellished by Manson, but even if it has that should not turn anyone away from reading this incredible work. Everybody should read this book. While fans on Manson, Nietzsche, and Anton Szandor LaVey would enjoy the book the most, even people who don't especially like Marilyn Manson will get a better understanding of where he's coming from and what his real message is, not what they take it to be from the shock-rock antics on stage and on television. But if you don't want to be enlightened on the brilliant mind behind the man, at least find the book in the library, and read over his "rules", which show his cynical and tell-all humor.
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Summary: the only way out.......
Review: of a typical Marilyn Manson love him or hate him frame of mind is through this book. Marilyn Manson was quite the controversial person back when his autobiography, "The Long Hard Road Out of Hell" published by ReganBooks, came out. He is most commonly known for his musical works, which helped to spawn the controversy over him. Obviously I recommend this book to any of Manson's fans that have not already read it. I also recommend this book to anyone who is the least bit curious about Manson, and to the people who slandered him before and after the book was released. Manson uses an interesting writing technique for this book, which is based on the idea of lumping together like ideas rather than to just portray everything in chronological order. Now that is not to say that the book does not progress in order, because it does to a degree. This actually is a good style because it does not leave the reader bored since he uses attention getters at the beginning of each chapter to keep the reader interested. The plot of this autobiography develops as Manson grows older. The book begins during his childhood, then progresses to the early stages of his band, and finally finishes with a personal growing experience at the end. The biggest problem with this book in my opinion is that Manson goes into a little to much detail on some grotesque issues. His description of his grandfather's pornography and masturbation in the basement is a prime example. Another small problem is that Manson goes into detail about experiences on drugs, which to some people might promote drug use. I would have to say this book is the best autobiography I have read to date. It is hard to put down because Manson always leaves you wanting to know what happens next. I personally got a better understanding of what stemmed Manson's hatred of religion. He made me understand whatmade him the person he is today by explaining what made him become this way by giving his reactions to events, rather than just telling the reader about events that happened. He always put a personal spin on issues he discusses, making it easier to understand his point of view. He is very detailed on what he says, and is careful to leave nothing out, making it so that the reader has a full understanding of what he means. As the famous quote says, "The only way out is through." Manson does indeed travel through Hell throughout this autobiography.
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Summary: The Long Hard Road Out of Hell
Review: The book is: Marilyn Manson, A Long Hard Road out of Hell, and can be defined as anything but sweet, wholesome and pure. I would consider it, dark, disturbed and hella interesting. If you know anything about Marilyn Manson, you know that he is more abnormal than most. This book shows just how "out there" he really is. The book starts by describing his childhood and moves through out his life in chronological order. He talks about the people he grew up with and family (or lack there of) he had. He talks about his religious background, first being Christian (in a catholic school) and then becoming a Satanist. There are tons of sick and twisted stories in here. There are things involving his perverted grandfather's obsessions, his cocaine use, the sex he has had, the relationships that took him for a ride and a collection of his own writings, such as stories and poems he attempted to get published. He goes in depth talking about the times he spent with Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails and the wacked-out things he did with Twiggy Rameraz. I found A Long Hard Road out of Hell to be very well written and definitely an interest keeper. There were many times I couldn't put it down as I kept thinking to myself, "what's going to pop out of this guy's thoughts next," and, trust me, something always did.
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Summary: Marilyn Manson Review
Review: Anyone who enjoys something interesting should read this book. I chose it because I wanted to read something completely out of the ordinary in comparison to my own thoughts and beliefs. It's a book that makes the reader think, and helps a person feel a certain appreciation for the things we have in life. It helps us realize how lucky some of us really are growing up as children even though we complain about our parents being so "mean" and "cruel". I wouldn't recommend this book to the extremely weak of heart, or stomach for that matter. Nor would I suggest this to someone who is highly religious in their beliefs. I also might throw out the extremely depressed, since I'm not quite sure how they would interpret this reading. I make it sound as if a lot of people should not partake in this autobiography, but those are really just a small part of the population. I think if a person wants a well written, extremely in-depth, and ultimately entertaining novel, then they should consider The Long Hard Road out of Hell. They way the book is set up is rather complex. The story's order is simple, starting with Brian Warner (Marilyn Manson) as a young boy and following his life as grows and experiences. The book follows that pattern nicely, so the reader is never confused as to what time in Warner's life we are in. There are also quotes placed throughout the text. Mainly they are seen before the start of a new chapter. Within the chapters, Warner has inserted what he calls "circles" which divide up the text. For example a chapter could be broken into three; circle one, circle two and circle three. As we enter Brian's teenage years, he then begins including examples of writings he composed at the time, letters he sent to magazine's along with paper's he had submitted, things like that. He uses them to give the reader more insight into his thoughts, letting us enjoy, or be repulsed by, his works. Approximately halfway through the book, Brian Warner (now calling himself Marilyn Manson) briefly loses the autobiographical format letting us enjoy an interview between him and a magazine reporter. Once this has finished, he then cuts back to the telling of his autobiography. Overall it's really an engaging format, changing the text up periodically and keeping the reader interested, and most importantly, reading. As far as faults or problems this book has, there aren't too many. The language could be a problem for some, along with graphic sexual and violent encounters. Mansons also discusses Satanism a few times, but none of these are really problems with the book, but ultimately with the reader. If you can chew it, then I recommend you swallow it and not miss out on a great literary experience. I picked up this book expecting exactly what I saw on the cover, Marilyn Manson. It made me think and it made me cringe, but it also made me laugh. A very in-depth, well written book, perfect for a man such as Manson. The Long Hard Road out of Hell shouldn't be ignored.
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Summary: Still a great read
Review: I first read this book about 4 years ago, I remember loving it then and reading it about 3 times back to back, feeling satisfied. I don't support all his opinions, but that's not what this review is about. About 3 months ago, I bought one of my friends who is a Marilyn Manson fan this book, and I ended up borrowing it from her and reading it again, to see if I still felt the same way after the initial "manson craze," had died off. It was still an excellent read and I read it in the same 2 day period as before, laughing at his childhood antics, sense of humor, and various inner thoughts. This is still one of the best books I've ever read. (Not because I don't read either!) I would recommend this to anyone, who isn't afraid to let go of their tight grip on a supposed reality, relax, and enjoy a unique book. It's a good one.
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Summary: Interesting Read...
Review: The Long Hard Road Out of Hell is a very good perspective from a highly controversial man. This book explores Brian's life in a very in-depth manner. Highlights include his Grandfather's basement, teenage things like losing his virginity and a section devoted to his relationship with Anton Lavey, founder of the Church of Satan. This book is an fast read and great for fans and passerbys alike.
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Summary: ---
Review: I felt this book was very good indeed. however, i feel that it focused more on mansons private life, rather than his music. having said this his private life is very interesting and at times quite funny...overall a good read - buy it.
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Summary: one of the most intellectually cant put down bookIve ever re
Review: Ive never been a fan of Marilyn Manson until recently. I saw his book...and after skimming through the pages, decided to read it. I know the media portrays him as a satan worshipper, reason for Columbine, etc. I, myself, didn't understand him but after reading this book find him very humane,funny,gross, and attractive at times. This is a good read for anybody...even the right handed Christian.
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Summary: Love him or hate him....
Review: ...this is a top notch autobiography. I'm neither a biased fanatic or rabid loather of Marilyn Manson. I do like a lot of his music, and decided to read this out of curiosity. I've read a great many biographies and autobiographies, and this definately ranks up there with the best of them. From historic figures to other works on rock stars, this does what many autobiographies fail to do: keep my attention. It's fast paced, funny, disturbing at parts, but overall enjoyable. I read it in three evenings and never caught myself nodding off. As is the case with most books of this nature. Manson is actually a pretty good writer. While I disagree with many of his philosophies, I did enjoy reading about them. Overall, this book is worth the money, and an enjoyable read whether you are a fan or not. It's nothing if not unique. And Manson doesn't present himself as an arrogant rock star in many cases, making him more like "one of us" in the moments where he's honest and insecure. SIDENOTE: If you are merely looking for a disturbing read about a depraved shock rocker, get "I Was A Murder Junkie: The Last Days of GG Allin" instead. Much more horrific. >:]
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