PositiveThe New York TimesThe graphic novel juggles the sometimes harsh realities of the outside world and the magic of the performances on stage. There is drug abuse, robberies and riots—but the overall outlook remains upbeat. Like a biopic, the second act is filled with highs and lows ... sobering moments balance the euphoria of other events, like the live recording of a 1963 album by James Brown ... smartly placed newspaper clippings...move the story along ... the third act delivers the start of a happy ending ... Order is restored...with a multitude of lights.
