Brilliant, funny and actually inspiring. Wonderfully explains how the patriarchy is not good for anyone, man or woman... ( )

I guess my introduction to this book did taint me somewhat as I had been led to believe it was a takedown of toxic masculinity. It's not.

It's a pretty readable autobiography of someone who did some boy things and some things boys don't do, but it's the Guardian "oh that's nice" version of tackling masculinity rather than anything truly reflective or groundbreaking.

As it stands, it's a very readable, enjoyable autobiography of a man who worked hard to get to Oxbridge, and had some difficulty in the way. And then the final chapter is a essay on what needs to be done to reach table stakes in dealing with gender equality.

I can see why this sounds worthy to Guardian readers and revolutionary to others, but it's an autobiography. Anyone familiar with the shows Webb has written will be familiar with the self-defacing, gentle style, with the occasional curve ball, and it succeeds at fleshing out the man behind those shows.

Just don't expect it to change your world. ( )

Although I don't agree with all the view points that the author shoves down your throat, there's no doubt that the Robert Web beautifully captures the voices of his younger self. It's hard not to imagine yourself in his shows feeling his feelings with the way he writes ( )

Searingly honest about himself, both the good and the selfish arrogant not so attractive. A clever, funny / sad, thoughtful person, who wants to do better. Very personal and universal. ( )

The audiobook was great because it was read by Robert himself. Lots of humour throughout, some interesting points about the negative ways in which the patriarchy effects men and not just women. My favourite part was toward the end when his wife and daughters entered the story. ( )