Another Independent Reading Entry

When reading a biography you have to ask yourself several questions. Does this book read like a novel (are the stories interesting and compelling)? Or does it read like a newspaper article (factual and boring)? In this case, definitely a novel. The stories are exceedingly interesting. It's The Beatles for crying out loud! The events that occurred to them during their time as a band is the stuff of legend. From escaping swarms of screaming fangirls to the daring experimentation with drugs to the heated infighting. The writing style also does well to make the book an enthralling read. The author knows how to present the facts so that you're getting the knowledge you want but he presents in such a way that keeps it from getting boring by offering details and anecdotal segments. The author also does a good job of not being biased or taking sides, a problem that is frequent in biographies. He never chooses John's view over Paul's, he never gives more credit to one band member more than another, and he never even makes it seem like The Beatles are the best band in the world (which I'm almost 99% sure is true).