Emily P. (mizparker) reviewed on 12/20/2008 + 87 more book reviews

The heartbreaking thing about this book (besides the obvious) is that when you read them detailing chronologically the months leading up to Kurt's suicide, you find yourself thinking "Oh no, he only has X months left; oh no, he only has X weeks left." When the timeline hit April, I had to put the book down, knowing what was coming.

What made the book stand out amongst so many others detailing Cobain's life is that it isn't about Cobain the superstar, or about how everyone in his life could have done more to prevent it, or about how Courtney Love was responsible. For once, you get a full picture of who Kurt Cobain THE PERSON was, and you had an understanding of why he killed himself. Or, if not why, you understand why he felt the way that he did. It's the only book I've read on the subject which doesn't place blame on anyone but Kurt Cobain for what a mess Kurt Cobain's life was. And that was refreshing. It's not an overly dramatic, sappy telling; it is detailed and matter-of-fact. All sentimentality (and if you are/were a Nirvana fan, you will have some), is filled in by the reader. Highly recommended for fans of music bios or Nirvana fans. Well done.

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