George Harrison: The Reluctant Beatle is an accessible and well written biography by Philip Norman. Released 24th Oct 2023 by Simon & Schuster on their Scribner imprint, it's 505 pages and is available in all formats. It's worth noting that the ebook format has a handy
interactive table of
contents as well as interactive links and references throughout.
This is an impressive, often awe-inspiringly meticulous volume. The author is an experienced biographer and in this case, provides in-depth and engaging detail from literally the first page. The prose is well-polished and lyrical and suits the subject very well; contemplative, intelligent, sanguine, and rarely (but delightfully) mischievous occasionally.
The author follows a roughly chronological timeline with lots of side forays along the way to important periods and interactions which shaped Harrison and his time before, during, and after the Beatles. Wonderfully readable and engaging. This would be perfect for fans of biography, for culture readers, and for library acquisition. It would also make a really good choice for bookclub discussion.
Four stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
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