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Moab Is My Washpot

Stephen Fry
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Moab Is My Washpot

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2018

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Stephen Fry

Moab Is My Washpot

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

436

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

England • 1960s

Topic
Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Moab Is My Washpot is a memoir by Stephen Fry that details the first 20 years of his life. Covering his relationships, struggles with identity, and personal growth, it offers a candid look into Fry's early experiences, education, and the challenges he faced.

Reviews & Readership

4.0

26,063 ratings

73%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Stephen Fry's memoir, Moab Is My Washpot, captivates with wit and candor, detailing his early years with humor and vulnerability. Reviewers praise Fry's eloquent prose and raw honesty. However, some find the narrative meandering and self-indulgent at times. Overall, it's a compelling read for those interested in Fry's life and the human condition.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Moab Is My Washpot?

A reader who enjoys candid memoirs with wit and literary flair would love Moab Is My Washpot by Stephen Fry. Fans of Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt or Running with Scissors by Augusten Burroughs, who appreciate poignant, humorous reflections on unconventional childhoods, would find this book engaging.

4.0

26,063 ratings

73%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

436

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

England • 1960s

Topic
Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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