Plot Summary

Clothes, Clothes, Clothes. Music, Music, Music. Boys, Boys, Boys.

Viv Albertine
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Clothes, Clothes, Clothes. Music, Music, Music. Boys, Boys, Boys.

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2014

Book Brief

Viv Albertine

Clothes, Clothes, Clothes. Music, Music, Music. Boys, Boys, Boys.

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

432

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

London, England • 1970s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Clothes, Clothes, Clothes. Music, Music, Music. Boys, Boys, Boys by Viv Albertine is a 2014 memoir tracing her life from a turbulent childhood in London, through her time with the punk band the Slits, and into her later life, which includes marriage, motherhood, cancer, and a renewed creative career. The memoir recounts her experiences in the punk scene, her relationships, and her struggle for personal and artistic identity. Topics include domestic violence, drug use, abortion, and miscarriage.

Informative

Nostalgic

Emotional

Mysterious

Adventurous

Reviews & Readership

4.4

15,859 ratings

85%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Viv Albertine's memoir, Clothes, Clothes, Clothes. Music, Music, Music. Boys, Boys, Boys., receives praise for its raw honesty, wit, and insight into the punk scene. Reviewers commend her candid reflections and engaging narrative. Some find her self-indulgence off-putting, but her unapologetic voice captivates. The book stands as a compelling read for music and memoir enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Clothes, Clothes, Clothes. Music, Music, Music. Boys, Boys, Boys.?

Readers who relish punk rock history, feminist narratives, and personal growth memoirs will enjoy Clothes, Clothes, Clothes. Music, Music, Music. Boys, Boys, Boys. Similar to Just Kids by Patti Smith and Girl in a Band by Kim Gordon, this book captivates those interested in raw, real-life stories of women in male-dominated music scenes.

4.4

15,859 ratings

85%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

432

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

London, England • 1970s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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