Such authenticity transforms “The Storyteller” into a nostalgic, inspiring and reflective masterpiece rather than a tale of some hot-shot slipping toward another career path. His intentions with the book seem pure: Grohl didn’t want to provide bulls- lectures or rake in some cash he wanted to connect with his audience through a far-too-relatable life journey. It made me forget for a few seconds that I’m reading the words of an established musical and human prodigy, which I find to be a rare and special skill to have as a writer. All the stories about childhood bike accidents, career pressure and his rampant personal insecurities made Grohl so personable. Something I loved about the book is how it reduced a musical legend down to your average Joe. My personal favorite was on page 70, which captures Grohl in a sweater, slacks, black sneakers and a sneer that would make Ozzy Osbourne shake in his boots. He also includes tons of black-and-white photos throughout the book, drawing from his childhood, teenage and even adult years. The design also adds a sense of authenticity to the book and, right off the bat, gives Grohl’s memoir a reflective tone. Reading through them, it honestly seems like a mess of references to different parts of his life, but it is cool regardless. The inside of the cover has dozens of quotes scrawled all over, written in the classically messy handwriting of a musician. The Review of “The Storyteller”įor starters, the book’s design is creatively awesome. It has the same feel as Anthony Bourdain’s memoir “ Kitchen Confidential,” but with a lot less cocaine. I impulsively assumed it would be another story about humble beginnings followed by fame and fortune, which in a way, it was, but Grohl’s tone and transparency was game-changing. Fortunately, my apprehension couldn’t have been more misplaced. And considering my undying admiration for Dave Grohl’s musical accomplishments and notoriety, I couldn’t have been more excited to read his new memoir, “The Storyteller.” I was slightly skeptical at first, since a rock star turned writer doesn’t sound like a recipe for success. What else could be more interesting than the underbelly of 20th-century rock ‘n’ roll? The sheer level of mystery behind the scenes is enough to spark my curiosity.
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