Slim, strongly felt, and delightful ... We look to a critic like this one for the critic’s own feels, for his reactions and judgments and personal experience of Swift’s nearly 300 songs. This is what we came for, whether his prose is matter-of-fact or bejeweled: and he can make the whole place shimmer.
Die-hard Swifties will know the biographical details, but given their endless love for analyzing her music, there will be plenty here for long-time fans, newcomers, and those curious about Swift’s appeal in this accessible, thoughtful, and entertaining tour of Swift’s career, music, and impact.
The book takes detours into particular anecdotes that will satisfy both deeply devoted fans and those newer to this raging cultural phenomenon ... Sheffield’s expansive, expressive biography will inspire you to tune in to the superstar’s hits and deep cuts.
