Growing up in the eighties, you were surrounded by mysteries. These were the years of MTV and John Hughes movies, the era of big dreams and bigger shoulder pads. Like any teenage geek, Rob Sheffield spent the decade searching for true love and maybe a cooler haircut. "Talking to Girls About Duran Duran" is his tale of stumbling into adulthood with a killer soundtrack. Inept flirtations. Dumb crushes. Deplorable fashion choices. Girls, every last one of whom was madly in love with the bassist of Duran Duran. In his first book, the national bestseller "Love Is a Mix Tape," Sheffield shared a heartbreaking true story of love and grief. With "Talking to Girls About Duran Duran," he returns with a smart, funny, and emotionally pitch-perfect trip through the music and memories of the eighties. As a confused teenager stranded in the suburbs, mowing lawns, and playing video games, Rob had a lot to learn about women, love, music, and himself. But he was sure his radio had all the answers, whether he was driving an ice cream truck through Boston to "Purple Rain," slam dancing to The Replacements, or pondering the implications of Madonna lyrics. From Bowie to Bobby Brown, from hair metal to hip-hop, he loved them all. "Talking to Girls About Duran Duran" is a journey through pop culture of an American adolescence that will remind you of your first crush, first car, and first kiss. But it's not just a book about music. This is a book about moments in time, and the way we obsess over them through the years. Every song is a snapshot of a moment that helps form the rest of your life. Whenever you grew up, and whatever your teenage obsessions, "Talking to Girls About Duran Duran" brings those moments to life.
Just a man bragging about his music taste for 300ish pages with subpar stories sprinkled in
Published by MattyVally , 4 years ago
Honestly, I think if you are around the same age as the author and enjoy the music/understand EVERY music reference he makes then this could be a quick and light read for you. Personally, I felt that the book was just a guy bragging about how cool he was, while still being the dorky kid, through his music taste and if you don't understand the references then it feels like you are unworthy of reading his book. Every single line has a song reference and overall would not recommend.
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