This is Your Life

John O'Farrell

Gill feels O'Farrell has written one good book (Things can Only get Better) and the rest are not that good. This one is about a celebrity, and a writer - a big turn-off for Gill who does not enjoy books about writers. She nearly gave up on this book after the first two chapters but towards the end the book redeemed itself with a twist in the plot. Andrew had also read this book but was not impressed by the plot twist. Not recommended.
Gill 1/6/03

Seán usually reads and enjoys O'Farrell's pieces for The Guardian and this book is really an extended one of those. About a man who tries to make himself more interesting by inventing a past for himself as a stand up comic. It's a bit thin, with not enough gags to support the book and some unconvincing story lines.
Seán 23/5/04

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