Zarina's Reviews > Stuart: A Life Backwards

This book took me a lot longer to read than I am used to (and there are pictures and everything!) but that's because I got distracted by other books along the way, not because Stuart is in any ways a poor read. On contrary. It's fascinating, gripping and heartbreaking at times. Despite all Stuart's flaws and all the wrongs he has done in his life author Alexander Masters manages to make present Stuart relatable and sympathetic - the heart of the book. I'd certainly recommend this novel to anyone interested in non-fiction, though I would advise to read it before seeing the film adaptation. I saw the BBC drama first and while an amazing film it lessened the impact the storyline had on me while reading the book as I obviously knew how it would end (or start I should say as it's Stuart's life told backwards).