Mariah Carey: Her Story is a book by the British writer Chris Nickson about the life and career of American singer Mariah Carey. St. Martin's Griffin first published it in June 1995. A sequel, Mariah Carey Revisited: Her Story, was released in October 1998.
| Author | Chris Nickson |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Publisher | St. Martin's Griffin |
Publication date | June 1995 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Pages | 153 |
| ISBN | 0-312-13121-6 |
| 782.42164092 | |
| LC Class | ML420.C2555 N5 1995 |
| Followed by | Mariah Carey Revisited: Her Story |
Critical reception
editThe 1995 edition received somewhat unfavorable reviews. Writing for Kliatt, librarian Elizabeth M. Mellett considered the book superficial.[1] Andrew Hirst of the Huddersfield Daily Examiner called it "shallower than a child's paddling pool in a drought."[2] According to Booklist's Mike Tribby, it is suitable for readers "interested in how she came to be but don’t want the distractions of a lot of deep, boring stuff".[3]
The 1998 edition also attracted critical commentary. In Emerge, Lauren Adams De Leon said it "seems to rehash events of her short life, which have been covered ad nauseam".[4] Publishers Weekly wrote: "Nickson's adoring prose makes clear that this is a book for fans only."[5] Michael Ross of Vibe also viewed the book as favorable to Carey but felt it characterized her rise to fame adequately.[6]
References
editCitations
edit- ^ Mellett 1995, p. 34.
- ^ Hirst 1995, p. 2.
- ^ Tribby 1995, p. 1740.
- ^ De Leon 1998, p. 18.
- ^ Publishers Weekly 1998.
- ^ Ross 1999, p. 130.
Sources
edit- De Leon, Lauren Adams (October 1998). "Dreams Can Come True". Emerge. p. 18. ProQuest 230836418.
- Hirst, Andrew (October 28, 1995). "Singing a Slushy Song". Weekend. Huddersfield Daily Examiner. p. 2. Archived from the original on November 11, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Mariah Carey Revisited". Publishers Weekly. August 31, 1998. Archived from the original on November 11, 2024.
- Mellett, Elizabeth M. (September 1995). "Nickson, Chris. Mariah Carey, Her Story". Kliatt. p. 34 – via Internet Archive.
- Ross, Michael (February 1999). "Literary Grooves". Vibe. p. 130. ProQuest 2771576641.
- Tribby, Mike (June 1, 1995). "Mariah Carey: Her Story". Booklist. p. 1740. Gale A17218406.