Cured: The Tale of Two Imaginary Boys

I've never read memoirs before, so this was a nice adventure to embark upon. Lol speaks with truthfulness and vulnerability - which no doubt would have required a conjuring of remarkable trust that we, his readers, wouldn't judge but rather empathise and walk with through his 40 year tale of two imaginary boys from Crawly, and their eventual rise to fame. I love The Cure, and artistically Robert Smith is a genius. But what I learnt from this book is that behind any great artist, the Robert Smiths of the wold, is a collection of experiences and connections that shape their craft. Lol was a huge part of that, and in ‘Cured' has no problem with tearing down the fallacies of a life of fame, whilst also reflecting on the times which had an impact on his life. For both fans of The Cure, and artists of all kinds, this read has something to say to you.