My knowledge of Chris Evans before starting this book was not huge, I know about TFI Friday but never saw it, I know he was married to Billie Pipper, I know he loves cars and I know he's a DJ on Radio 2 because my husband listens to it and thats was about it.It was actually hubby that picked up this book to read and it has sat around the house doing not much, so I got to a point where I need something light and entertaining to read to break up some of the big novels that have dropped through my letter box recently. This was just that. I enjoyed the top tens at the beginning of each chapter, and how they were a lead as to where the chapter was going to head. I learnt a lot about Chris, and found it a quick and entertaining read, the figures he was dealing with particularly with the purchase of Virgin radio were just staggering. He does appear to gloss over some parts of life and linger on others but thats about the only real negative I can come up with. Funny how so many people who have read this aren't fans. I'm not either, I find him a little annoying, but I do like him better after reading this book. I picked it up mainly because I wanted to know how in the heck he ended up with Billie Piper, a girl who could have most any man she wanted. I get it after reading the book. It may not be the best writing but you can tell he wrote it himself, he said it was important to him that he did. It does seem very honest and reflective and I found it entertaining. He is a terrible hedonist but he knows this better than anyone and condemns himself for it. I found it less name-droppy than a lot of celebrity memoirs and he didn't brag much about women, in fact he was mostly single. It is a pretty simple book and a simple story and you probably won't learn anything but I'm glad I read it.
What do You think about Memoirs Of A Fruitcake (2010)?
If you like Chris Evans, you will love this book - a fascinating story and a stonking good read
—Annie
It was ok. He can write but not the most exciting read.Need a challenging novel next I think!!
—Kirsten
