Just Kids

Name: Just Kids
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (167 reviews)
Author: Patti Smith

A candid look at a seminal artistic friendship

Written byPatti Smith

Narrated byPatti Smith

Length9h50m

Release dateJuly 26, 2011

GenreArts & Entertainment, Art, Biographies & Memoirs

LanguageEnglish

★★★★☆ 4.6 (167 ratings)

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Author	Patti Smith
Narrator	Patti Smith
Runtime	9h50m
Published	July 26, 2011
Rating	★★★★☆ 4.6 / 5 (167 ratings)
Categories	Arts & Entertainment, Art, Biographies & Memoirs, Entertainment & Celebrities, Women
Format	Audiobook (Digital)
Platform	Audible

About This Audiobook

Just Kids is an intimate and evocative portrait of the friendship between Patti Smith and Robert Mapplethorpe during their formative years in 1960s and 70s New York City. Smith's heartfelt prose captures the essence of their creative journey, set against the vibrant backdrop of the Chelsea Hotel and the burgeoning art scene. This audiobook offers a unique listening experience as Patti Smith narrates her own story, infusing it with a raw emotional intensity that reflects her signature style. The vivid descriptions of their artistic development and the camaraderie between the two visionaries make this audiobook a distinctive addition to the biographies & memoirs genre.

Tags: arts & entertainmentartbiographies & memoirsfriendshipNew York City1960s1970sChelsea Hotelart scenecreative journey

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Expert narration by Patti Smith brings every character and scene to life across 9h50m of immersive audio.
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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

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As I listened to Patti Smith narrate Just Kids, I felt as if I were privy to a private conversation between two kindred spirits. Smith's storytelling is punctuated with a candid, almost poetic style that perfectly complements the emotional depth of her relationship with Robert Mapplethorpe. Her narration is as captivating as it is personal, giving listeners a front-row seat to their artistic evolution. One minor critique is that the pacing can feel a bit uneven at times, with some chapters moving swiftly while others linger on specific memories. Nevertheless, this is a minor quibble in an otherwise engaging and thought-provoking audiobook. Just Kids offers an insightful glimpse into the lives of two influential artists and their indelible impact on the world of art and music.

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