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Nicole Kidman: The Biography

Nicole Kidman: The Biography

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Rating: 1 stars
Summary: Patchwork of existing articles
Review: I agree with inpip below, that this is an extremely dissatisfying and, in places, a factually inaccurate book. Nicole Kidman was never consulted by the biographers and all that she says or does in the book has been gleaned from articles in Vogue, Variety, etc. Being an admirer of Nicole's unsettling and haunting work in Eyes Wide Shut, The Others, The Hours, To Die For and The Portrait .., I was extremely disappointed to find that very little is said about the fact that she is, at the core, a thinking character actress and not really a garden-variety Hollywood star. This is what makes her art unusual and separates her from, say, Julia Roberts or Meg Ryan.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: As close as we can get
Review: I have been following Nicole's career for a while and have always been fascinated by the fact that she breaks all the rules and goes for quirky arty films rather than surefire box office hits. Unlike other reviewers here, I think this biography put those desires into context with her struggle as being labelled Mrs Tom Cruise and the break up of her marriage.
I found it a really interesting read with some different takes on the usual stories. There were also some great tales from her early days back in Australia which I have never heard before. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who wants to know a bit more about this wonderful actress and mother.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: GREAT READ!
Review: I really loved this book. I just finished reading it and was disappointed it ended so soon. I didn't know much about Nicole Kidman until I read the biography. As I read it, I felt as though I was living her life; feeling her pain and joy. Whoever reads this book will love it! It truly is a great read!

Rating: 2 stars
Summary: Lack of research
Review: I recently purchesed this book and was extremly disapointed to find things that weren't true.A one point it states 'Anne asks her mother when her father will return and Nicole as Grace replies"Daddy isn't coming home.you'll find out soon enough this place isn't always a happy home."' When actually Nicolase asks 'when's Daddy coming home' to which Nicole then says when the war is over. She tells the servent first arrive she 'you'll find out soon enough this place isn't always a happy home.'

I also found that in the book it quotes Anne Robinson to saying 'that looks like a twitch' at Nicoles attempt to imitate Anne,but actually Nicole makes that comment about herself.
The aurthors showed no compassion to writing this book and there only driving force seemed to be the money.I found this book mostly disatifying and was saddened because Nicole Kidman is my favourite actress,this book doesn't do her justice.so enless you are a complete fan don't even bother reading this book!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Best present ever!
Review: I was recently given this book by a friend as I am a new Nicole Kidman fan - What a great read! It was really fun, and detailed her life in a chatty but informed way. I didn't know about any of the films she did as a teenager and I am dying to see them and understand the backstage stories more! I think Nicole's a brilliant actress and this is a fitting biography.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: A Great Biography
Review: This book, based on the life on Academy Award winner Nicole Kidman, is an excellant read for a fan or anyone who just lies biographies. It's informational and spans over the brilliant actress's career from the start. A must read.


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