Cured: The Tale of Two Imaginary Boys

Cure fans will almost certainly enjoy this memoir. There are some great anecdotes, particularly from the early days of the band, as well as various, compelling exploits from later years. For non-fans, this is probably more of a three star read as there are some meandering passages, and several instances of repetitive or overstated accounts of particular points and events. Still, I found the overall experience interesting, entertaining, and worthwhile. Another editing pass or two would most-likely have made for a better, smoother, more compact read but I do generally recommend the book as its minor, technical shortcomings don't significantly hinder it.

As a fan of the band for many years, I found Lol's perspectives mostly thoughtful and thought provoking. It seems clear to me that his heart and mind were both in the right place in terms of respectfully and sincerely telling his story, which ultimately elevated the experience in my mind, and left me feeling good about seeing it through to its satisfying conclusion.