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Freddie Mercury Story: Living on the Edge

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This book is not worth paper it was printed on, pretty muchlike the rest of the books about Freddie Mercury. I guess, it isespecially difficult to write about him, because when he died, he did not leave an autobiography or, at least, some decent interviews. It seems like he rarely answered questions seriously and did not really like talking to the press. Nevertheless, everyone familar with Queen, must know that he was, indeed, "living on the edge" in all respects. So, this book does not say anything new or anything coherent. It lacks purpose, strength, and accuracy that should be present, when writing about such enormous genius like Freddie Mercury. Listening to his music, his own statements (however rare), and his jokes still beats reading lame bios about him.

I found the book hard to read. Too much about Queen in general rather than Freddie. I would like to know about Him- his daily routine, what set him off, what turned Him on,what happened with Mary,any funny stories from fans/groupies that may have had the pleasure of His company-if even for an hour! Things like that! Not concert info and how the band got started-trhings that I already know from books that were meant for that! This is Freddie Mercury Living on the edge!! I was hoping for more excitement!

This book does not satisfy the word "biography". All it does it tell about concert after concert. Dates are referred to in months only, so one never knows what year the author is talking about. Last two chapters are the only ones worth reading, except that Magic Johnson is referred to as a famous "baseball player". Author didn't do much research. Also, lots of spaces between words in the last chapters and several blank pages in the back to apparently take up space. I wanted to read about Freddie Mercury, not a calendar of "events". Waste of money. Saw a better bio on VH1 on cable. Shame on the author.

Im sorry I read this book.. . I found it somewhat dry, also reading about freddies sexual excesses really bothered me.. had no idea of so much rough sex, etc. this book is not a page turner for sure which is a -.. the end was so depressing also.. I did find several errors.. he referred to magic Johnson as a baseball player.. the infamous freddie birthday party video was 'Living on the Edge'.. I have it so I know.. unless there were other videos.. I'd recommend this book for those with a strong stomach .. it was probably the best researched of all the books.. I'd just prefer to remember freddie as I've always pictured him in my minds eye..

Looking around me I see people living on the edge. But Freddie was to intelligent to understand where his limits were. When he found out that he had HIV he changed, but it was too late, He then realized life was going over the edge and there was nothing he could do to stop it. The Man was always ahead of his time in his thinking and his music. Although Freddie is gone to those who loved him he will always live on. I have bought every book I can find on him, and one of the most personal one about was written by his Lover Jim Hutton, it isnt easy to get your hands on either, i know it upset many people becasue it was more like a kiss and tell, but if you want to know what Freddie's last few years was like even up to the moment he died then find the book and read it.

I have read fifteen queen books, and ten Freddie Mercury books. Alot of books have a slightly different version of the same story, but that's normal. However this book goes way off the grid. And it's not new information it's false. Many times most of what's in this book is refuted by Brian and Roger. This isn't worth the money. I am ashamed to have read something like this. This is an insult to Freddie and I feel outraged that someone would be so horrible as to write this.

Well documented and well written. A good look at his life. Take it with a pinch of salt though.

I didn't buy this book. I wouldn't buy a book about someone where the author couldn't make the effort to spell the subject's name correctly. Makes me wonder how accurate the rest of the book is...

Freddie Mercury's name is spelled correctly in this title. Just because some people may prefer to spell it with a 'y' does not make it the correct spelling. That is how the man spelled it.