Madly, Deeply

Alan Rickman Press Reviews

Mesmerising . . . Witty and debonair, caustic and fretful, for which some readers may like him less, others love him more. Madly, deeply and, better, truly he writes about what it is to be an actor - Telegraph

His merciless verdicts on showbiz idiocy are tempered by a deep loyalty and humanity . . . So much of Rickman's character as it was preserved on screen cannot be captured in words - his unmistakable voice, his towering presence and charisma. But on the page, six years after his death, new parts of him can be found - New Statesman

Fascinating . . . Mostly pithy, always frank - The Times

Astute and entertaining . . . [Rickman] offers a fascinating guide to life as an actor and what it's like to be at the centre of fame. One distinct thrill is reading Rickman's short, sharp film appraisals . . . These diaries are a reminder of a warm and witty man, one who could see the quirks of life and his own part in the absurd drama of existence - Independent

Rickman belonged to that anointed group whose name alone would entice you to watch a film . . . His diaries look set to enthral us still - Herald

You feel he always wanted to do what was right, even if it was inconvenient to himself, and that is a rre character trait . . . There is true gold in [t]here - i

A treat - Telegraph 

Packed with deliciously acerbic and indiscrete commentaries -Daily Express 

For anyone with a sneaker for the man and his work, these diaries are a delight - Literary Review 

These posthumous, entertaining diaries are the perfect tribute to one incredible man - Stylist