High Society, Part 2
November 18th 2006 11:27
As I have said, so shall I do.
And now to part 2.
(sorry, just a little poetry to kick off with)
Funnily enough, I haven't actually finished this book (I am busy getting though Phantastes by George MacDonald and I am reading the Bible alot more), but I am loving it amazingly. Even more now, considering how the character I wish to write about tonight has developed. There are some naughty words in this post by the way, but I will $%^* them out so I don't offend anyone.
Tommy Hanson is a rock star. A real, full on, amazingly popular, devastatingly attractive rock star. With all that goes with it. Most of his part of the book is a narration which actually makes it more beautiful. Ben Elton (who I still hate because he is so damn AMAZING) writes phonetically well, spelling words like they are said, building an atmosphere of intimacy with the character and reader. He isn't the most perfect of characters, but that is what makes him so charming. He drinks, drugs (cocaine and E's mainly) and sleeps around fairly indiscriminantly. With women that is. But to simply dismiss him as your standard sleaze (even though he kind of is) is to rob him pretty badly.
Like I said in my first post, each of the characters is addicted to something, and Tommy's addictions reveals alot more about him than simply a chemical habit. It reveals how broken he truly is, how lonely and how desparate he is to be touched by people, to be loved. He reveals himself hugely when he speaks about the fact that he isn't who he is on drugs, he isn't the kind of person that pushes women out of limos (which he does, while very drugged up), that he isn't that kind of bastard, but that the drugs love the bastard he is, they shake hands, come out to play. His sorrow is the pure sorrow of a man that is broken and doesn't know how to be healed, though he craves it with all his being.
In the beginning, I admit, I didn't like this guy. Which I think was the point. But as I read so much more into his life, about this sad pasty fellow that wears a beanie and attends AA and NA meetings (alcoholics anonymous and narcotics anonymous) I couldn't help but love him. He sums up his own life so well, by summing up what happens on his tours, how he is treated. "An' everyone's sayin' "What can I get you, Tommy?" "When would you like to soundcheck, Tommy?" "Is everythin' absolutely f&*kin' perfect for you, Tommy, 'cos if not we'll f%^kin' sack everybody an' start again." An' then you sit down and, well...What do you do? How do you top it? How do you come to terms with being just so f%^kin' special that everybody in your world is there just for you?"
"You reach for the drugs, o' course."
JoshZ
(the rude word in this case is spelt with "oo" rather than "uc" in this case, exagerating the accent of the character, which is VERY cool)
And now to part 2.
(sorry, just a little poetry to kick off with)
Funnily enough, I haven't actually finished this book (I am busy getting though Phantastes by George MacDonald and I am reading the Bible alot more), but I am loving it amazingly. Even more now, considering how the character I wish to write about tonight has developed. There are some naughty words in this post by the way, but I will $%^* them out so I don't offend anyone.
Tommy Hanson is a rock star. A real, full on, amazingly popular, devastatingly attractive rock star. With all that goes with it. Most of his part of the book is a narration which actually makes it more beautiful. Ben Elton (who I still hate because he is so damn AMAZING) writes phonetically well, spelling words like they are said, building an atmosphere of intimacy with the character and reader. He isn't the most perfect of characters, but that is what makes him so charming. He drinks, drugs (cocaine and E's mainly) and sleeps around fairly indiscriminantly. With women that is. But to simply dismiss him as your standard sleaze (even though he kind of is) is to rob him pretty badly.
Like I said in my first post, each of the characters is addicted to something, and Tommy's addictions reveals alot more about him than simply a chemical habit. It reveals how broken he truly is, how lonely and how desparate he is to be touched by people, to be loved. He reveals himself hugely when he speaks about the fact that he isn't who he is on drugs, he isn't the kind of person that pushes women out of limos (which he does, while very drugged up), that he isn't that kind of bastard, but that the drugs love the bastard he is, they shake hands, come out to play. His sorrow is the pure sorrow of a man that is broken and doesn't know how to be healed, though he craves it with all his being.
In the beginning, I admit, I didn't like this guy. Which I think was the point. But as I read so much more into his life, about this sad pasty fellow that wears a beanie and attends AA and NA meetings (alcoholics anonymous and narcotics anonymous) I couldn't help but love him. He sums up his own life so well, by summing up what happens on his tours, how he is treated. "An' everyone's sayin' "What can I get you, Tommy?" "When would you like to soundcheck, Tommy?" "Is everythin' absolutely f&*kin' perfect for you, Tommy, 'cos if not we'll f%^kin' sack everybody an' start again." An' then you sit down and, well...What do you do? How do you top it? How do you come to terms with being just so f%^kin' special that everybody in your world is there just for you?"
"You reach for the drugs, o' course."
JoshZ
(the rude word in this case is spelt with "oo" rather than "uc" in this case, exagerating the accent of the character, which is VERY cool)
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Comment by Lilla
Enviro Warrior
An Extra Ordinary Life
Dream Herald
'... each of the characters is addicted to something, and Tommy's addictions reveals alot more about him than simply a chemical habit. It reveals how broken he truly is, how lonely and how desparate he is to be touched by people, to be loved...'
I think what appeals to me here is that throughout our lives, we are all addicted to something, at some stage. Human nature is addictive and I think part of our journey is to work through addictions...there are so many kinds...but everyone tailored to fill the gap left from ...needing to be loved...
I'm not sure if it was [you'd know better than me..?] but was it Jefferson or Ben Franklin who said; "when everyone's agreeing with me, I know it's time to change my thinking..."
I like his thinking...*lol*
...enjoyed it immesley...
Lilla...
Comment by JoshZ
A Simple Christian
I agree, though some people are more easily addicted to other things. Needing to be loved is a true human need, but I think that it can only truly be fulfilled when one is able to love oneself and grow in that.
I don't know who said that, though I have heard the quote before. I am, I admit, one that walks to the beat of a different drum though.
glad you dropped by.
JZ
Comment by DuskDevi
Rucks and Rolls
Rugby World Cup 2007
JZ...I so very much believe as you believe...if you cannot love yourself (not with ego but in id) then you cannot fully appreciate the love of another, them for you or you for them.
Another excellent and entertaining post...because you write so eloquently and so completely...you immerse yourself so much in the story that when you review it here, it feels like a narrative...I feel as if I have actually read the book.
I like the poem.
As always my friend...joy....
Dusk
Comment by JoshZ
A Simple Christian
A good healthy love of oneself is a necessity of life. Without it, or with an unhealthy you can't love others.
I am glad you like my posts, and I am glad for your comments. They make me smile.
JZ
Comment by DuskDevi
Rucks and Rolls
Rugby World Cup 2007
Just popped in to to say hello...it's late here, or early should I say and I must retire for the night or else I'll get 'alarm clocked' something bad!!
Dusk
Comment by JoshZ
A Simple Christian
Glad to see you.
JZ