- Author
- Matthew McConaughey
- Narrator
- Matthew McConaughey
- Length
- 6 hr 42 min
- Publisher
- Random House Audio
Best for: Fans of the actor and listeners who like a laid back memoir.
On the page, Greenlights can read like a stack of slogans. Out loud, in that drawl, it becomes a long and very entertaining evening with a born storyteller.
The stories of his teenage year in Australia and his early film days are the highlights. McConaughey times punchlines like the actor he is.
The philosophy sections are more mixed. Some insights land; others feel like greeting card wisdom. His delivery carries even the weaker ones.
The recording includes music and a few sound cues that suit its playful style.
What we loved
- ✓Superb author narration
- ✓Very funny anecdotes
- ✓Short and lively
Worth knowing
- –Philosophy can feel shallow
- –Structure is loose
The verdict
Skip the print edition entirely. This is a performance, not a book.
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