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Summary: The long and winding book
Review: In total, this isn't an irresponsible examination of the hoax, but the book's pacing is unsteady, it seems that Patterson believes the hype a bit too much, offering links and connections that neither engage the reader nor make much sense. I'm sorry--the bare feet on McCartney's "Off the Ground" album are not related to Paul's barefoot stroll across Abbey Road. Fans of the Paul death clues should be prepared for outlandish theories, I suppose, but many examples in the book simply prove how far some people will go to see what they want to see, to believe what they want to believe--and you can't help but feel like an outsider as a result. The book is peppered with neat summaries of non-death-clue-related Beatles history along the way (which turn out to be more enjoyable, smooth reading than anything else), but they do sidetrack the Paul-is-dead narrative somewhat, and eventually the book degenerates into a psuedo-religious, semi-sociological essay. The repeated first-person voice/name dropping ("My good friend so-and-so gave me an interview...") shifts focus from subject to author in a most jarring fashion. The topic is worthy of examination and Patterson does sometimes hit his stride, but as a whole the book falters. A less critical/more tongue-in-cheek look (or, perhaps, a shorter book) would have been welcomed. Speaking words of wisdom, let it be.
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Summary: Very intriguing and kind of creepy
Review: It was really interesting to read about all the legends one hears about the Paul McCartney death thing. I recomended the book to friends whom I knew were interested in books like this one.
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Summary: Occasionally interesting, but generally poorly written.
Review: Not much to say...I've read a number of books on the Beatles and this one is definitely one of the lesser ones. Poorly written. Poorly researched. Could've been so much better.
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Summary: the walrus was paul
Review: the first thing anyone can say when reading a book like this is ....what in the world is up with this world. the book provides a real tuff look at the hoax and conspiracy around the "death" of paul in 1966 (he was supposedly decapitated in a car crash on november 9)and that an imposter posed as paul all this time. one thing i noticed while reading the book, was that it didnt just talk about the hoax, it taught you alot of facts of the beatles in general. this book is geared to beatle fans. but even a non-beatle fan will dig this book. i would have given five stars but i felt that the book could have used alittle more. it reads fast and nice and is easy to take in. overall a must read for anybody.
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Summary: the walrus was paul
Review: the first thing anyone can say when reading a book like this is ....what in the world is up with this world. the book provides a real tuff look at the hoax and conspiracy around the "death" of paul in 1966 (he was supposedly decapitated in a car crash on november 9)and that an imposter posed as paul all this time. one thing i noticed while reading the book, was that it didnt just talk about the hoax, it taught you alot of facts of the beatles in general. this book is geared to beatle fans. but even a non-beatle fan will dig this book. i would have given five stars but i felt that the book could have used alittle more. it reads fast and nice and is easy to take in. overall a must read for anybody.
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Summary: Some good information hidden by horrible writing.
Review: There is some interesting information contained in this book. I had heard most of the "death clues" given in this book when I was in high school (over 20 years ago) but it was interesting to have them brought to my attention again, especially now that my daughter is interested in the Beatles and was curious about the album cover photography. The most interesting material in the book was about how the rumors got their start in Detroit and spread like wildfire through the radio and then the print media. The history of this rumor would certainly suggest that the news industry hasn't changed all that much in 40 years.
My biggest difficulty with this book is the writing. I would say that the problem is with the editing but it would appear that a competent editor never saw the manuscript before publication. Most sentences are incoherent and awkward. Thoughts are suggested in one sentence and dropped in the next. In fact, the author seems incapable of completing one line of thought before continuing on to the next. Finally, the organization of the book would seem to be chronological but in fact is anything but logical.
I would recommend this book for the content but certainly not for the delivery of that content.
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Summary: Did Paul McCartney REALLY die November 9, 1966?
Review: This book delves into the whole "Paul is dead" phenomenom of the late 1960's. Although it tends to wander a bit, diving headfirst into very deep spirituality surrounding death and extensive literary subject matter, it presents the clues that were brought up during the late 1960's. the center photographs are a plus, and the appendix chronologically listing each "clue" album by album are the best parts of the book. If you're a Beatles fan, I'd reccommend you read it. After all, "The walrus was Paul"!
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Summary: Did Paul McCartney REALLY die November 9, 1966?
Review: This book delves into the whole "Paul is dead" phenomenom of the late 1960's. Although it tends to wander a bit, diving headfirst into very deep spirituality surrounding death and extensive literary subject matter, it presents the clues that were brought up during the late 1960's. the center photographs are a plus, and the appendix chronologically listing each "clue" album by album are the best parts of the book. If you're a Beatles fan, I'd reccommend you read it. After all, "The walrus was Paul"!
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Summary: Incomplete on the theory of the death and replacement
Review: This book gave a good run-down on the clues as to the death of Paul in the Beatles's music. but what is missing is the mountain of clues (evidence?) outside the music such as the sudden change in the voiceprints of Pauls voice, his sudden growth spurt in his late 20s etc. Another book, Carry That Weight" should have been grafted to "Walrus" for a complete and concise story of his death and replacement. Nevertheless, the "Beatles as religion" set will, as they always have, fume about the whole thing. No one wants to feel they were duped I guess.
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Summary: ENTERTAINING AND INTERESTING!
Review: This book is a must read for anyone who is interested in the great death clues of Paul McCartney. It is written with much detail and is easy to follow. Even if you don't follow the Beatles, you could easily understand it. I have yet to read "Turn Me On Dead Man" by Andru Reeve but once I do, I will make sure to make a comment on that also.
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