When I ordered this book a couple weeks ago, I couldn't wait to get started on it because I was curious to know more about Anna Kendrick. Wait, you don't know who Anna Kendrick is? That's okay because prior to seeing the Pitch Perfect movies, I really didn't know who she was either. After seeing the first Pitch Perfect movie, I looked her up because she looked familiar and found out she had also played a supporting role in the Twilight movies as Bella Swan's friend. It probably depends on who you ask but for me, I think the Pitch Perfect movies really thrust Ms. Kendrick into the spotlight, especially if you are a fan of those movies. She also voiced the character of Poppy in the new movie Trolls. Because I love the Pitch Perfect movies and watch them frequently, I was extremely excited to buy this book.
"But the crazy wants out. Let's do this."
When I read these words, I laughed! I like people who are so confident and comfortable with themselves that they can admit they have a bit of a wild side without the fear of judgment from others. Anna Kendrick is just that. "Scrappy Little Nobody" is an autobiography that spans from when she was in kindergarten through present day. Even from a young age, she has always been small and looked younger than she actually is. That hasn't stopped her from making up for it with her sarcasm and feisty attitude. In fact, Anna Kendrick would make a formidable opponent so no one in their right mind would want to pick a fight with her, despite the fact that she's small, which takes care of the "little" part. We've already discussed the "scrappy" part. She calls herself a "nobody" because not many people know who she is and she actually prefers it that way. To me, her personality seems similar to her character of Beca Mitchell from the Pitch Perfect movies but there are some differences of course.
I love that she is so real and, in spite of being talented in the arts, she could be just like you or me. She hasn't let fame go to her head and seems to like living a normal life, at least as much as she can while still starring in popular movies. Anna Kendrick loves sweatpants (because who doesn't????) and being lazy. She just happens to have a phenomenal voice and great acting abilities.
I would like to add some words of caution if you are considering buying this book. Because Anna Kendrick is so vocal and doesn't hold much back, this comes across in her writing style as well. There is quite a bit of profanity in this book, which may bother some readers, and there are some situations involving substances so I would recommend this book for mature audiences. Also, if you are looking for details on what happened while she was filming movies, this isn't the book for you. There are some details mentioned but, since this book is an autobiography, it's more about Anna Kendrick's life and why she is the way she is.
In summary, I'm so happy I bought this book because I learned a lot more about someone who is very talented. This book is sarcastic and very real. There are also several black-and-white photos of her throughout the years as well as a reading guide at the end, which is just hilarious! If you are a fan of Anna Kendrick and would like to know more about her, I recommend purchasing this book. It's entertaining and I look forward to her future movies!
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My dog Loved it! So did I!
My dog really enjoyed the book. He thoroughly digested the information.Seriously, the book was great. I love Anna Kendrick because she's an awesome, quirky actress that can sing like a boss. Hearing her inner dialogue was super interesting, and surprisingly relatable.I pre-ordered the book because I was so excited. When it arrived, I didn't want to put it down. Apparently my dog was also excited about the book. I had ONE chapter left, and the jerk ate the last 40 pages. Punk! Good thing he's cute. I had to buy the Kindle version as well so I could finish reading.
