Victoria's Book Review: Just Kids by Patti Smith

Just Kids by Patti Smith focuses on the famous friendship between herself and photographer, Robert Mapplethorpe. The book begins as a love story and ends as an elegy. It serves as a salute to New York City during the late sixties and seventies, and to its rich and poor, its hustlers and hellions. A true fable, it is a portrait of two young artists' ascent, and a prelude to fame.

[belhypotheque]

What a great review. I’ve now subscribed to your channel. I read this for bookclub and I just wanted to give them both a good bath and a feed! 😂I agree it captured a moment and was beautiful writing.

[shannajones]

Great review. I really loved this book too, it was a profound read - how rare is that!

[LailaK]

Love this review, this is one of my favourite books ever. Maybe i'll do a review soon!

[paconealday]

is it normal for the book to have the edges messed up?

[tortoisedreams]

Fair play! Agree completely, thought this was a wonderful, varied memoir, & I don't even like memoirs. Solid review! Have you read M Train?