I'll Sleep When I'm Dead: The Dirty Life and Times of Warren Zevon by Crystal Zevon Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of I'll Sleep When I'm Dead: The Dirty Life and Times of Warren Zevon
Book Review: Very good biography of an interesting character
Summary: 4 Stars
The book was written in an interview clip format. All the contributors offered their perceptions of Warren's character and his unusal behavior patterns. I read one review from a person who knew Warren personally and felt like the book contained some distorted information, particularly since it was authored by an ex-wife. Having never met the man I have no way ascertaining fact from fiction (which is usually the case in any biography). I did find the book intriguing and entertaining. After reading the book my perception of Warren was of a person who never found happiness or contentment for any real period of time. To quote Ecclesiastes, he was continually "chasing after the wind". He was a great songwriter who touched a lot of people's lives, some positively some negatively. But then again, don't we all.Book Review: Warren Zevon
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this book for my husband but when it came I started reading it and couldn't put it down.Book Review: Crystal's myopia?
Summary: 3 Stars
Lots of stuff I never knew, and for that I am grateful. But I just can't shake the feeling that I was being manipulated by a disproportionate focus on the naughty bits. I already knew he was a troubled, dark genius who could be a major pr*ck to those who loved him. But in order to write such moving songs like "Accidentally Like A Martyr" it seems to me he had to have had a far more gentle side - even when tragically altered chemically - than that depicted in this book. Helpful would be a review of the book by Jackson or somebody like him to see if I'm wrong or not. Also, I would have liked to have known more about the inspiration/story behind more of his songs, but that is perhaps a better subject for another book. Jorge, are you listening?
PS, what the hell happened to Tule?
Book Review: zevon by zevon
Summary: 5 Stars
Crystal Zevon has assembled the best rock-star biography ever seen. WZ's own unflinching words as he lived his life of music and excess. Comments from his friends and no longer friends form to create a picture of a character well-known: the tortured genius. He managed to convey every emotion in song, often using monkey metaphors, hopefully to snag and keep his listeners' attention. This lavishly-illustrated volume takes us from the earliest days, when he knew he was different, to the brutal ending (what is more brutal than knowing you are going to die, but not when?) of a life lived to the fullest. God bless Crystal and the others who made this whole - you have given the fans an invaluable gift.Book Review: Warren Zevon fan's perspective
Summary: 4 Stars
I've been a Warren Zevon fan since the '70s when I first heard "Werewolves of London." I first heard "Lawyers, Guns and Money" in '79 or '80 when I snuck into my first 21 bar as an underaged teen. I saw him in concert twice. I watched the VH1 documentary. So I had to buy the book. It's a fascinating look at an extremely talented, tortured man.
When I first saw the format, I was a little disappointed. I'd expected a narrative, but saw that the entire book was written in interview excerpts. But I thought it worked. Lots of pictures.
My only complaint: It was hard to keep track of the dates when events transpired--I would have liked to see more chronological references. And where were David Lindley's anecdotes?
I highly recommend this book. It's haunting.