ktxx22's review against another edition
2.0
This bored me, but that’s probably my problem for not being a bigger Beatles fan.
offbalance80's review against another edition
5.0
A gorgeous and heartbreaking meditation on the life of Brian Epstein, the wunderkind manager of the Beatles.
mehsi's review against another edition
5.0
De vijfde Beatle is een prachtig getekende graphic novel over Brian Epstein, de manager en degene die de Beatles heeft gekregen waar ze geeindigd zijn, als sterren. Het is ook heel mooi geschreven, we leren van alles over Brian Epstein, zijn visies, zijn plannen, over zijn pillen die hij gebruikte om zijn homoneigingen te onderdrukken (zijn dokters woorden, niet de mijne), over hoe graag hij gewoon zichzelf wil zijn maar dat niet kan in Engeland van die tijd, over hoe echt alles deed voor de Beatles, en meer. Ik vond het razend interessant om de Beatles te zien groeien, maar ook om meer te weet te komen over Brian.
En aan het einde is er nog wat meer informatie over het boek en een aantal concepttekeningen en schetsen waar ik erg blij mee was.
Aanrader!
En aan het einde is er nog wat meer informatie over het boek en een aantal concepttekeningen en schetsen waar ik erg blij mee was.
Aanrader!
tschmitty's review
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
There would be no Beatles without Brian Epstein.
thebeardedpoet's review against another edition
3.0
Interesting biopic done as a graphic novel. The art was fab. For some reason, the story of Brian Epstein as portrayed here left me unmoved. He came across as a visionary who approached the music industry with wide-eyed innocence, too naive to know his dreams could never come true--but they did! While the story of his drug addiction and misfortune in the love and sex department should have resulted in pathos, I think his lack of concern about those things made them seem like things that happened to him rather than things which challenged him or caused him pain.
sc104906's review against another edition
4.0
While the Beatles were a band of four, the honorary fifth member, Brian Epstein was key to the success of the band. Brian believed in the band’s talent and tirelessly worked to find gigs. Even though he provided a sense of positivity to his band, Brian struggled with being gay during the 1960s. He went to many doctors, took many pills, and had many dangerous casual encounters with other men (during the time it was illegal to have homosexual relationships—if caught, the government would have enforced jail time). Brian’s struggle ultimately led to his demise, but his efforts will be long remembered.
The graphics were awesome and the story compelling. It provided an interesting perspective on the legendary Beatles, as well as what it was like to be gay in the 1960’s.
The graphics were awesome and the story compelling. It provided an interesting perspective on the legendary Beatles, as well as what it was like to be gay in the 1960’s.
jemmania's review against another edition
5.0
Brian Epstein, as both a man and as a myth, is portrayed excellently with gorgeous art & thoughtful writing in The Fifth Beatle. This text can be admired for both it's educational value & it's entertainment value.
vchiasson's review against another edition
5.0
The story is amazing.
They got the Beatles sassy-ness just right.
Graphics are superb.
And Wow. I didn't know how much Brian Epstein changed the industry. I'm glad he's being addressed as an important figure!
They got the Beatles sassy-ness just right.
Graphics are superb.
And Wow. I didn't know how much Brian Epstein changed the industry. I'm glad he's being addressed as an important figure!
froydis's review against another edition
4.0
Thanks to Netgalley.com and Dark Horse Books for early access to this title.
Beautifully illustrated graphic novel! This book tells a story i certainly didn't know - about the brief life and career of Brian Epstein, the Beatles' first manager. The story is touching and dramatic, and has a lesson about tolerance and love. I really enjoyed this novel!
Beautifully illustrated graphic novel! This book tells a story i certainly didn't know - about the brief life and career of Brian Epstein, the Beatles' first manager. The story is touching and dramatic, and has a lesson about tolerance and love. I really enjoyed this novel!