Fahrenheit-182Fahrenheit-182
What it's about
Mark Hoppus, of blink-182, tells his story with Dan Ozzi: an angst-ridden kid growing up in the desert, his parents' bitter divorce, moving around the country, switching identities from dork to goth to skate punk, and finally meeting his best friend and musical soulmate.
Why it's worth reading
It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It's funny, honest and a must for fans of blink-182 and pop punk.
You'll love it if you liked
The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music
Beastie Boys Book
MeGood to know
It's candid and funny. You'll enjoy it most if you grew up with blink-182.
By the numbers
- Readers92 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller39 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #123 of the 290 memoirs and biographies we rank
- #124 of the 481 new books we rank
- #704 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
True story
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Quick answers
Is Fahrenheit-182 worth reading?
Yes. It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It ranks #704 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 76.0 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Fahrenheit-182 about?
Mark Hoppus, of blink-182, tells his story with Dan Ozzi: an angst-ridden kid growing up in the desert, his parents' bitter divorce, moving around the country, switching identities from dork to goth to skate punk, and finally meeting his best friend and musical soulmate.
How long does it take to read Fahrenheit-182?
About 10 hours (391 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Fahrenheit-182?
If you liked it, try The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music by Dave Grohl, Beastie Boys Book by Michael Diamond and Adam Horovitz or Me by Elton John.