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Set the Boy Free

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“Set the Boy Free” by Johnny Marr, ISBN 9781784751791, is the Sunday Times bestselling memoir of the iconic guitarist of The Smiths. Explore the band’s rise, Marr’s crucial role in their sound, the tensions that led to his departure, and the legacy of one of music’s most influential groups. Discover the story behind the music from the man who created it.

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  • ISBN-13: 9781784751791
  • Publisher: Cornerstone
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Height: 129 mm
  • Returnable: Y
  • Weight: 386 gr
  • ISBN-10: 1784751790
  • Publisher Date: 29 May 2017
  • Depth: 31
  • No of Pages: 480
  • Spine Width: 35 mm
  • Width: 197 mm

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Weight 0.5 kg

20 reviews for Set the Boy Free

  1. Asim Prakhar

    Marr’s memoir is a must-read for any guitarist! He is a good story teller.

  2. Anjitha M

    A fascinating look into The Smiths and Johnny Marr’s journey. While insightful, it felt a bit self-serving at times. Enjoyable overall.

  3. Abhishek Gedam

    An okay read. Not the most exciting autobiography but interesting to hear about music. I didn’t find it overly insightful.

  4. Meghraj Chakraborty

    Honest and engaging. Marr’s passion for music shines. I wish there was more about his post-Smiths career though.

  5. Ritika Rupam

    Not just for Smiths fans. An inspiring story of artistic dedication. I love this book so much!

  6. Sagnik Chakravarty

    Johnny Marr tells his side of the story. Worth reading for any Smiths devotee. I thought it was interesting!

  7. Divyanshu Singh

    Decent memoir. I learned a lot about the Smiths and music history. Buy it now!

  8. M Fathima Saira

    An excellent book if you are a fan of the smiths. I really enjoyed reading it.

  9. Moksh Ashish Shah

    The writing style felt a bit detached. I expected more emotion. I did finish it though.

  10. Neeraj Davis

    A compelling narrative of Marr’s musical life. The Smiths’ section is pure gold. Definitely a great read.

  11. John J Tharayil

    Surprisingly captivating. I wasn’t a huge Smiths fan, but I now appreciate their music more. Highly recommend.

  12. Akash Tripathi Tripathi

    Good insight into the music scene of the time. Johnny Marr is a gifted person!

  13. Himangi Jain

    I found some sections hard to get through but he is honest about his role in the band.

  14. Nikita Jetwani

    A bit uneven in pacing, but the Smiths’ years are wonderfully detailed. I liked the book.

  15. Kushagra Sinha

    I had mixed feelings about this one. The writing was average, but some great stories are included.

  16. Medapureddi Tejo Sheshadri

    I have always been a smiths fan! This is a great look inside the life of Johnny Marr.

  17. Abhay Singh

    I enjoyed learning about Marr’s influences and creative process. It gives context to the Smiths. Sometimes a little dry.

  18. Riya Negi

    I was hoping for more dirt, but it’s a pretty respectful account. Still, a valuable addition to music history.

  19. Ishika Mandal

    As a Smiths fan, I devoured this. Marr’s perspective is invaluable. Some parts dragged, but a must-read for music lovers.

  20. Anjali Agrawal

    An interesting read but ultimately a bit bland. He can be so talented

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