Prepare to meet the real McFly .
In 2003, Tom Fletcher, Danny Jones, Harry Judd and Dougie Poynter came together and formed what would become one of the most popular and successful bands in the UK. Just teenagers at the time, they were catapulted into the limelight and had to adapt quickly to their new-found fame - and everything that came with it. Now, at last, they have decided to tell their story, in full and revealing detail.
Speaking with candour and their trademark humour, Tom, Danny, Harry and Dougie share both the stories of their own lives and that of McFly. They give their personal insights into their contrasting childhoods, the individual paths that led them to the band, the struggles they have each overcome, their love lives and, of course, their music.
Packed with previously untold stories, a lot of laughter and the occasional tear, Unsaid Things offers a privileged look into the lives of four guys who started out as bandmates and became best friends. Their unique camaraderie radiates from every page and by the end of the book, you'll know them almost as well as they know each other.
My Rating - 5
My Review:
I received this in the post from Amazon early morning on the 10th and I literally snatched the parcel from my postman's hands, before freaking out and slamming the door. He must have thought I was a complete nutter, and he's probably right. But the truth is, I was desperate to start reading, so I soon as I got over the shock of finally holding these books in my hand - for the second time, since I saw it in Waterstones the day before, and it took a few minutes of struggle for my dad to finally convince me to put it back on the shelf - I went straight to my reading spot on my bed and began reading straight away.
The book starts off with a prologue where the boys we all know and love are in a hotel, where they are each given massages which start off innocent and turn into awkward sexual encounters. Typical McFly.
The book is then separated into thirteen chapters. I like the way it's set out; each member have a paragraph where they talk about things from their perspective, and their name is written in bold at the beginning of their paragraph so it's easy to know who's talking. In the first chapter we get a glimpse of their childhood and I found out a lot that I never knew before, then the second chapter is about how the band got together and it's obvious that McFly were meant to be and they put SO much effort into the band that they deserve the success that they have achieved.
There were some moments that I enjoyed more than most. These are the moments that stood out for me. (No spoilers)
• When McFly started I knew that Tom and Danny had already started the band and when they held auditions for a drummer and a bass player, Dougie and Harry stood out. But in this book we found out it was a lot more complicated than that.
• There's a very detailed story about the “fling” between Harry and Lindsay Lohan which I found very interesting. I only heard a brief account of it at the time during an interview.
• Remember when Tom went through that phase where he had black hair? Back in the Wonderland days? Well Tom was going through a dark period back then, but to avoid spoilers all I can say is I'm glad that it didn't get him down for too long.
• When you see McFly, you see that they're best friends and they love each other like brothers. You can't imagine them arguing. But like every other human beings, they had their moments. We are told about various heated arguments, especially between two members. That surprised me. But those arguments probably brought them closer together.
• Tom talks a lot about his relationship with Giovanna, and they've been through so much together as a couple. I’ve always thought that Tom and Gio were a perfect couple, and from what I read, I was proved right. I can see them as one of those couples who have a long, happy marriage.
•There are a lot of saucy moments that will please every girl out there who's fantasized about McFly and had sexy dreams about them (one of my embarrassing confessions).
It took me just over a day to read and I found out so many things about the band that I feel closer to them than ever. There are pictures that are exclusive the the book (you should have seen Dougie's hair when he was younger *sniggers*) which are accompanied by hilarious captions. The cover is amazing, and when you take off the dust sleeve there's a blue background and cool pictures of the band on the front and the back cover. When you open the book there's a black and white collage of old tour flyer's and pictures of backstage passes. This book is very artistic inside and out. Plus the title is amazing and fits perfectly with the content.
If you think you know everything about McFly, then think again. Or as Dougie says “THINK again.”
The book starts off with a prologue where the boys we all know and love are in a hotel, where they are each given massages which start off innocent and turn into awkward sexual encounters. Typical McFly.
The book is then separated into thirteen chapters. I like the way it's set out; each member have a paragraph where they talk about things from their perspective, and their name is written in bold at the beginning of their paragraph so it's easy to know who's talking. In the first chapter we get a glimpse of their childhood and I found out a lot that I never knew before, then the second chapter is about how the band got together and it's obvious that McFly were meant to be and they put SO much effort into the band that they deserve the success that they have achieved.
There were some moments that I enjoyed more than most. These are the moments that stood out for me. (No spoilers)
• When McFly started I knew that Tom and Danny had already started the band and when they held auditions for a drummer and a bass player, Dougie and Harry stood out. But in this book we found out it was a lot more complicated than that.
• There's a very detailed story about the “fling” between Harry and Lindsay Lohan which I found very interesting. I only heard a brief account of it at the time during an interview.
• Remember when Tom went through that phase where he had black hair? Back in the Wonderland days? Well Tom was going through a dark period back then, but to avoid spoilers all I can say is I'm glad that it didn't get him down for too long.
• When you see McFly, you see that they're best friends and they love each other like brothers. You can't imagine them arguing. But like every other human beings, they had their moments. We are told about various heated arguments, especially between two members. That surprised me. But those arguments probably brought them closer together.
• Tom talks a lot about his relationship with Giovanna, and they've been through so much together as a couple. I’ve always thought that Tom and Gio were a perfect couple, and from what I read, I was proved right. I can see them as one of those couples who have a long, happy marriage.
•There are a lot of saucy moments that will please every girl out there who's fantasized about McFly and had sexy dreams about them (one of my embarrassing confessions).
It took me just over a day to read and I found out so many things about the band that I feel closer to them than ever. There are pictures that are exclusive the the book (you should have seen Dougie's hair when he was younger *sniggers*) which are accompanied by hilarious captions. The cover is amazing, and when you take off the dust sleeve there's a blue background and cool pictures of the band on the front and the back cover. When you open the book there's a black and white collage of old tour flyer's and pictures of backstage passes. This book is very artistic inside and out. Plus the title is amazing and fits perfectly with the content.
If you think you know everything about McFly, then think again. Or as Dougie says “THINK again.”
