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An enjoyable on-site into the man that is Harry Styles. Liked him in one direction but am definitely enjoying his newer music

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I am probably a bit older for this type of book, but I am glad I got to see a glimpse of his life.

Thank you NetGalley for my complimentary copy in return for my honest review.

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This was a strong, well researched biography about one of the most popular men on the planet, Harry Styles. I have followed Harry since around 2012 (we are actually around the same age), when I became a fan of One Direction. Although I loved the band, Harry always stood out as the most interesting one!

It really is a testament to Harry's career so far that he has done enough stuff to warrant an entire book. He's packed so much into the past 12 years or so, he really is a Renaissance man, as Smith says. As a keen fan, a lot of information in this book was stuff I already knew, but there was some new bits and pieces I'd never heard before. Smith steers clear of anything opinionated, instead drawing to choose on previously published articles/reviews, which means it is a factual account and timeline above all else. In future years it will be interesting to see if any more works are written about Harry's fashion for example.

I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a detailed biography of Harry, whether they are wondering what the fuss is about or they're a dedicated fan like me who wants to take stock of Harry and all he has achieved before the age of 30.

I reviewed this in exchange for a free copy of the text from NetGalley.

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Interesting insight about Harry Styles since he was born. I think it is aimed at a younger audience as the writing wasn't my cup of tea in general.

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I love all celebrity memoirs even if I don’t know much about the respective person , guess I’m just nosey ! I liked reading about Harry’s past and life in the spotlight however I just didn’t feel the book was written well, it was very basic and felt like someone had just stuck bits of information together . Maybe I’m just not the target audience and is better suited for younger teenagers .

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It was wonderful to read more about this enigmatic performer however, the writing style was not for me. It felt very much like a fan had trowelled through the internet trying to find as many facts and then present them like a year 9 presentation. Ultimately an interesting read but the style let it down. Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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While I haven't followed Harry's career as closely as a true 'Directioner', I remember him shooting to fame as my uni-mates, and I watched the obligatory Saturday night X-Factor all those years ago.

This easy to read biography not only covers some of the early days of One Direction but covers the spit and Harry becoming a musician, style-icon, and celebrity in his own right.

For those who follow Harry's every movement, it will come as no surprise that he worked closely with Gucci, supported various charities and proudly supported multiple movements such as LGBT rights and BLM.

This book draws a direct comparison between previous musicians who have used their fame and brand to portray 'toxic' views. In contrast, throughout his time in the limelight, Harry has used his popularity and authenticity to spread a message of love.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher HarperCollins for an advance reader copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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I knew I had to check this one out as my granddaughter is a huge fan and I know many young people will enjoy reading abt their favorite superstar at our branch.

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Wow, I didn't know Harry Styles during his time with One Direction, but what an inspirational person he is!

I was attracted to his character by his beautiful slogan "Treat People With Kindness" that promotes his message of acceptance and love, such a great message to spread amongst people!

I found this book well written, very easy to read and informative, I would definitely recommend it for fans.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an arc in exchange for an honest review.

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He is well known for his eccentric looks lately but also for his kindness. The book tells his life since his childhood to most close days , with all the interesting characters that he come across in certain moments in his career and some are great to read about because it makes you remember glimpses from the celebrity news or just listening to his music over the years.
It’s an interesting read overall and if you’re a fan of music icons , you should read it.
Very grateful to the publisher for my review copy.

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I absolutely adore Harry Styles. And as somone who was not even following One Direction he stuck out to me for his charismatic nature. I love how he connects fans through kindness and feeling free to be anything you want to be in this world. I am excited to have the opportunity to learn more about him. Thank you so very much for this privilege

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