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A review by katietotallybooked
Paris: The Memoir by Paris Hilton
dark
reflective
sad
slow-paced
3.0
Disclaimer: My rating/review of a memoir is based only on my enjoyment of the book, and not on the writing or content. I commend anyone who is willing to put their story on paper and publish it.
I remember watching The Simple Life when I was in high school and I think that was my first introduction to Paris Hilton. She really isn’t anyone who I have thought much about. However, as I was listening to her tell her story I remembered a lot of the tabloid focus that was on her. I remembered the “That’s hot” expression. I remember how thin she was and my slight envy as a awkward, plus size teenager. I remember the song “Stars are Blind”.
I was saddened to hear about Paris’ horrible experience at the “boarding schools” she was forced to attend. She also shares about her late ADHD diagnosis and all of the misconceptions about her and her family that exist. She really had a very troubling upbringing which was surprising and shocking to hear about.
This was a likeable audiobook and I’m glad I listened to it. However, it felt long-winded and had jumpy storytelling which impacted my reading experience. I also don’t know how memorable it will be going forward, and I don’t think it is one that I would recommend to non-celebrity memoir readers (or listeners). Basically, if you aren’t someone who genuinely wants to read it, I wouldn’t necessarily spend time with it.
I remember watching The Simple Life when I was in high school and I think that was my first introduction to Paris Hilton. She really isn’t anyone who I have thought much about. However, as I was listening to her tell her story I remembered a lot of the tabloid focus that was on her. I remembered the “That’s hot” expression. I remember how thin she was and my slight envy as a awkward, plus size teenager. I remember the song “Stars are Blind”.
I was saddened to hear about Paris’ horrible experience at the “boarding schools” she was forced to attend. She also shares about her late ADHD diagnosis and all of the misconceptions about her and her family that exist. She really had a very troubling upbringing which was surprising and shocking to hear about.
This was a likeable audiobook and I’m glad I listened to it. However, it felt long-winded and had jumpy storytelling which impacted my reading experience. I also don’t know how memorable it will be going forward, and I don’t think it is one that I would recommend to non-celebrity memoir readers (or listeners). Basically, if you aren’t someone who genuinely wants to read it, I wouldn’t necessarily spend time with it.