BOOK BRIEF

Girl in a Band

Kim Gordon
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Girl in a Band

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2015

Book Brief

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Kim Gordon

Girl in a Band

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

273

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

New York • 1980s

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Girl in a Band, Kim Gordon, co-founder of the band Sonic Youth, chronicles her journey through the music industry. The memoir explores her experiences as a musician, artist, and woman, detailing her career, personal relationships, and artistic influences. The book highlights her unique perspective on the alternative rock scene.

Reviews & Readership

4.0

32,135 ratings

61%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Girl in a Band by Kim Gordon offers a compelling and introspective look into the life of the Sonic Youth co-founder. Gordon's writing is lauded for its raw honesty and vivid storytelling, though some critics feel it lacks depth in certain personal reflections. Overall, it’s a captivating memoir with a strong narrative voice, revealing the complexities of her musical and personal journey.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Girl in a Band?

Fans of raw, introspective memoirs and alternative rock history will enjoy Girl in a Band by Kim Gordon. Readers who appreciated Patti Smith's Just Kids or Carrie Brownstein's Hunger Makes Me a Modern Girl will find Gordon's storytelling and insider views on Sonic Youth and the music scene compelling.

4.0

32,135 ratings

61%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

273

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

New York • 1980s

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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