Diaries 1969-1979: The Python Years 1969-1979 |
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Michael Palin
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Pages: 776 (Paperback)
ISBN: 075382177X
Pub: Phoenix
Pub date: 2007-07-05
Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 20970
Reader Reviews:
Absorbing (0/0 people found this helpful)
I initially found this book hard to get into but ended up wishing it would never end. Great insight into MPalin's life in the 70s and wonderful stories on set. It made me want to go back and see the Brian and Jabberwocky films all over again. I also discovered the rare Ripping Yarns series - like a breath of fresh and innocent air.
Disappointing (0/1 people found this helpful)
Sorry, much as I like Michael Palin, I found this book quite hard going. Diaries are always going to be self absorbed with the obvious (for the owner) omitted but a bit more editing and filling in of gaps would have helped. Also, it would be interesting to know how Michael himself, regards the entries with the benefit of hindsight.
Python fans beware... ;) (0/0 people found this helpful)
...while I was reading this book, I repeatedly gave in to temptation and filled in gaps in my Python DVD collection.
Being a long-time Python fan, I enjoyed hearing about their internal struggles, milestones and successes, but the interweaving of Palin's personal life, and personal observations on the wider world really worked for me.
Some bits were more interesting than others (it is a diary after all), but overall I found it a very compelling read. There were occasional tanatalising hints about future wanderlust, and it was with sadness that I approached the end of 1979.
Wonderful Read! (1/1 people found this helpful)
A fascinating insight into the workings, not only of the Python team, but the wider TV and film business. Humorous, touching and easy to pick up and delve into. I could hear Michael Palin's voice in the words I read. Highly recommended.
Palin Diaries (8/8 people found this helpful)
I feel I should start by saying I love Michael Palin's works, from film, TV to travel literature. That is why I feel slightly disappointed by his diaries. They were interesting for an insight into Python's workings and how Pailn worked during the seventies, but they did begin to drag awfully. There are only so many Python meetings, or film recordings one can read about before getting a little bored by them. Saying that, there are some fascinating anecdotes, as well as touching moments with his family. I especially liked when they climb up inside the Statue of Liberty and look forward to reaching her underwear! If you love Palin, or Python, then this book is worth a go, otherwise I'd say you could give it a miss and not worry too much.
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