Reviews round-up
John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs
by Ian Leslie
8 of 9 critics positive
11 reviews: 4 raves, 4 positives, 1 pan; 2 not stating a verdict in public
What the critics said
“a wonderful Beatles love story”
Simon Schama on John & Paul — a wonderful Beatles love story
“let it be the new gold standard in Beatles studies”
John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs by Ian Leslie review – let it be the new gold standard in Beatles studies
“Ian Leslie’s superb book John & Paul”
The secret messages Lennon and McCartney hid in the Beatles’ songs
“Ian Leslie in his tremendous new book”
Lennon and McCartney — pop’s greatest bromance
“The Beatles’ brilliant friendship”
The Beatles’ brilliant friendship
“delivers an ardent exploration of the intimate relationship”
John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs by Ian Leslie
“this book proves otherwise”
We think we know Lennon and McCartney – this book proves otherwise
“A Penetrating New Book Celebrates Lennon and McCartney”
Beatlemania: A Penetrating New Book Celebrates Lennon and McCartney (Published 2025)
‘We never got to the bottom of each other’s souls’: John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s relationship remains a magical mystery
Ian Leslie: John and Paul - A Love Story in Songs review - help!
“Is there anything left to learn about The Beatles?”
Is there anything left to learn about The Beatles?
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