MixedLibrary JournalIn time for the 40th anniversary of John Lennon’s death, music journalist and author Jones delves into the psyche of the former Beatle by investigating his connections to the most important people in his life ... Throughout, the author depicts her complex subject as an insecure, charismatic, cruel, self-absorbed, sex-crazed, creative genius who found a modicum of peace during his final years ... Though conducting many interviews, Jones offers few new insights; relies on generalizations, unfounded suppositions, and speculation; and writes in a cliché-ridden, offhand style.
