This is a memoir covering Stephen Fry’s early adult years, roughly from 1979 to 1987.
It begins with his time at Cambridge University, where he arrived full of ambition and curiosity.
Fry describes his involvement in theatre, comedy, and the creative world, taking readers through his personal challenges, growth, and friendships.
The tone of the book is honest, reflective, and often humorous.
Throughout, Fry gives insight into what shaped him as a writer and public figure, and how he navigated his early professional and personal life.