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duparker's review against another edition
4.0
There is a lot to like in the writing here. It very much captures the nature of its focus, Lester Bangs. For biography there is a lot of solid research, with interviews and material from the times being captured, but at the same also a human side where the author shares their love and reverence for bangs. That doesn't really get in the way though maybe just gives a tint. Overall it's well written well thought out and enjoyable.
norrieaga's review against another edition
4.0
I was given a copy of this book to review years ago (sorry ryan!), and so now, here goes, I really enjoyed this book, although, it kept me away from cough medicine for a while.
chelseasofia's review against another edition
5.0
Great bio on free spirit Lester Bangs. This book made me love him for his idealism and wild energy. Very sad too.
yulelogue's review against another edition
4.0
A re-read for me. Probably closer to a 3.5 but I don’t have any real problem bumping it up. A story about the one guy that loved music more than the musicians that he wrote about. As noted in one anecdote, when his building caught on fire, the only possession Bangs “saved” was a Public Image Ltd record.
But also the story of a guy who never truly learned how to be loved.
But also the story of a guy who never truly learned how to be loved.
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