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f33lthesun's review
4.0
I received an advance digital copy of this via NetGalley.
This graphic novel is full of family, friendships, community, the discovery of the The Beatles’ music and all the love and angst that goes with all of them.
Lucy discovers her parents’ vinyl collection of Beatles music and begins a journey into forming a band with her friends. Friendships are tested.
We follow the relationships with her dad, her mum (who travels the world), her beloved grandmother who is going through chemo, her friends and others in the town. Mr Franklin, who sits on a park bench philosophising, is a font of lyrics for Lucy in her song writing efforts.
An enjoyable story with a musical background familiar to many.
This graphic novel is full of family, friendships, community, the discovery of the The Beatles’ music and all the love and angst that goes with all of them.
Lucy discovers her parents’ vinyl collection of Beatles music and begins a journey into forming a band with her friends. Friendships are tested.
We follow the relationships with her dad, her mum (who travels the world), her beloved grandmother who is going through chemo, her friends and others in the town. Mr Franklin, who sits on a park bench philosophising, is a font of lyrics for Lucy in her song writing efforts.
An enjoyable story with a musical background familiar to many.
cindyjoy's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
4.0
marleyreadsslow's review
4.0
When I saw this book at my local library I HAD to pick it up. I've grown up with the Beatles so I thought this graphic novel would be perfect for me. I was right it was so cute and the illustrations are the cutest. This book goes into family past Overall I really enjoyed it!
zoepagereader's review against another edition
3.0
I didn’t really get what I was expecting out of this book. The cover made it seem like it was about a Beatles cover band when it wasn’t. The friend drama just made me frustrated and annoyed and honestly, I only read it to meet my reading goal this year.
meredithmc's review against another edition
3.0
ARC courtesy of NetGalley.
A good addition to the ever-growing collection of slice-of-life style middle grade graphic novels. Perfect for music lovers, especially those who might feel a little weird for liking classic rock. (I personally remember getting The Beatles' #1s album for a birthday and some of my friends being very confused.) I really liked Lucy's grandmother and the realistic look at the ups & downs of tween friendships. The cover itself is a lot of fun too. The book itself is on the longer side, which may turn off some readers, but those who stick with it might find themselves inspired to check out new music or even try to start their own band.
A good addition to the ever-growing collection of slice-of-life style middle grade graphic novels. Perfect for music lovers, especially those who might feel a little weird for liking classic rock. (I personally remember getting The Beatles' #1s album for a birthday and some of my friends being very confused.) I really liked Lucy's grandmother and the realistic look at the ups & downs of tween friendships. The cover itself is a lot of fun too. The book itself is on the longer side, which may turn off some readers, but those who stick with it might find themselves inspired to check out new music or even try to start their own band.
orangerful's review against another edition
3.0
I really wanted to love this as it was about a girl discovering The Beatles and using their music to get through middle school, something I VERY much relate to. It was just okay though, and I was a little upset by how much I had hoped the character would grow by the end and how much she actually did. Especially with her one "friend" - I really wanted a "Smile" revelation at the end, realizing there was some toxic stuff going on there and perhaps breaking up with that friend was the best thing for her to do.