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knod78's review
3.0
I won this from goodreads giveaway. You have to be a fan of Janis and probably graphic novels to enjoy this. I am. The graphics are beautiful, except for a few of Janis back in Port Arthur. I especially loved the tentacles following her around . The dialogue is ok at best and the story is very choppy. There were no smooth transitions. But it was an interesting read.
dame_samara's review
4.0
Janet Jackson is one of the people that I have heard of, but didn't really know anything about.
So reading this was gave me more insight into a figure I only knew in passing.
But what I found most interesting was the depiction of addiction and how even when she was happy it was slithering in through any gap it could find, waiting to wrap a tendril around and pull someone back into the deep.
So reading this was gave me more insight into a figure I only knew in passing.
But what I found most interesting was the depiction of addiction and how even when she was happy it was slithering in through any gap it could find, waiting to wrap a tendril around and pull someone back into the deep.
thenextgenlibrarian's review
4.0
I love reading about Janis Joplin, any time any place and would have nominated this graphic novel for our reading list, if not for the depictions of sex in the book. I enjoyed the story, her journey, what it was like to be addicted to drugs and the results. I love that she was a musical icon from Texas and lived so big for the 5 years she was famous. Such a sad story of a talent gone too soon. Thank you Edelweiss for the ARC.
thenextgenlib's review
4.0
I love reading about Janis Joplin, any time any place and would have nominated this graphic novel for our reading list, if not for the depictions of sex in the book. I enjoyed the story, her journey, what it was like to be addicted to drugs and the results. I love that she was a musical icon from Texas and lived so big for the 5 years she was famous. Such a sad story of a talent gone too soon. Thank you Edelweiss for the ARC.
tx2its's review
3.0
Reading 2021
Book 83: Love Me Please!: The Story of Janis Joplin by Nicolas Finet
Thank you to #Netgalley for the copy of #lovemeplease in exchange for my review. You all know I love a good graphic novel so it was great to get approved for this one. This is an adult graphic novel.
Love Me is a biography of the short music career of Janis Joplin, along with a look at her early years and rise to stardom. As a teen Janis wanted to be her own person, her parents were not onboard for her antics. They send her off to the west coast to work and hopefully learn some responsibility. We all know how this story ends.
The art in this book was amazing, a great representation of the time. The story for me was only so so. Not sure what it was, the story did not hold my attention and seemed to meander along. I did learn lots about Joplin's life before her rise to fame. My rating 3⭐. ,
Book 83: Love Me Please!: The Story of Janis Joplin by Nicolas Finet
Thank you to #Netgalley for the copy of #lovemeplease in exchange for my review. You all know I love a good graphic novel so it was great to get approved for this one. This is an adult graphic novel.
Love Me is a biography of the short music career of Janis Joplin, along with a look at her early years and rise to stardom. As a teen Janis wanted to be her own person, her parents were not onboard for her antics. They send her off to the west coast to work and hopefully learn some responsibility. We all know how this story ends.
The art in this book was amazing, a great representation of the time. The story for me was only so so. Not sure what it was, the story did not hold my attention and seemed to meander along. I did learn lots about Joplin's life before her rise to fame. My rating 3⭐. ,
katwhite1's review
emotional
informative
fast-paced
4.0
I’ve never read a biography before and I felt reading a graphical novel would help ease me into the genre. I was right! I didn’t know much about Janis Joplin which is why I picked this for the 2023 StoryGraph genre challenge. I found her story engaging (but sad). It was a really nice touch by the artist to make her vices and self-destructive tendencies manifest as toxic tentacles across the page. I also really liked listening to the songs mentioned throughout the book; it was an immersive experience learning about Janis’s rise to fame through storytelling, art, and music.
wildflowerfieldsforever's review
3.0
The art was well done and I really enjoyed learning more about Janis Joplin. However, the story and the writing was very disjointed, jumpy, and stilted. I truly wish I could give this a higher star rating, but I lost the trail of the timeline and people several times.
My favorite illustrations were the images of Janis and/or other musicians singing with their lyrics lettered into the image. Beautifully done and conveys the passion of those musicians and songwriters.
Overall, this is a nice quick read and a well illustrated graphic novel to learn a bit about Janis Joplin's life, her desire to make it as an artist and musician, her fame, her vices, and her death.
My gratitude to Papercutz, NBM Publishing, and Netgalley for an ARC of this book, in exchange for my review.
My favorite illustrations were the images of Janis and/or other musicians singing with their lyrics lettered into the image. Beautifully done and conveys the passion of those musicians and songwriters.
Overall, this is a nice quick read and a well illustrated graphic novel to learn a bit about Janis Joplin's life, her desire to make it as an artist and musician, her fame, her vices, and her death.
My gratitude to Papercutz, NBM Publishing, and Netgalley for an ARC of this book, in exchange for my review.
altidlaesende's review
3.0
ARC received by Netgalley
Even though I was born in 1981, I grew up with Janis Joplin's music - my mother played it for me, and I remember being deeply fascinated by a VHS recording of Woodstock 69' which I watched over and over again in my teen years. So, when I came across this title, I was excited to learn more about Janis Joplin and her story.
The graphic novel is well-structured, and the style captures the tone and vibrations of the story. However, it becomes a bit too obvious in stating facts, and often it doesn't sound natural when dates and names are mentioned.
I really enjoyed learning more about the type of person that Janis Joplin was, her fast-paced life, and her ability to live life to the fullest extreme. She did end up paying the ultimate price though.
Even though I was born in 1981, I grew up with Janis Joplin's music - my mother played it for me, and I remember being deeply fascinated by a VHS recording of Woodstock 69' which I watched over and over again in my teen years. So, when I came across this title, I was excited to learn more about Janis Joplin and her story.
The graphic novel is well-structured, and the style captures the tone and vibrations of the story. However, it becomes a bit too obvious in stating facts, and often it doesn't sound natural when dates and names are mentioned.
I really enjoyed learning more about the type of person that Janis Joplin was, her fast-paced life, and her ability to live life to the fullest extreme. She did end up paying the ultimate price though.
hidinginstacks's review
3.0
3.5 stars. NBM releases yet another excellent biography of a notable figure. Read my full review over @ Diamond Bookshelf.
alexlcriddle's review
3.0
This was an enlightening graphic novel about a truly unique artist. I think most people have at least heard of Janis Joplin, and have probably heard one or two of her songs. I would definitely say this book is for adults because it deals with adult content and themes. It was fascinating to learn about Janis Joplin’s life and career. The illustrations were great and I was surprised and impressed with the artistic depiction of her addiction. The song lyrics jumped off the page and I felt like I could hear them. The writing was stiff and awkward at times and I wish it could have flowed better. I was confused about the narrator because we never found out who was commenting on what was going on. Based on context, my guess is that it was her father, but again, there was never a clear answer. Overall, I liked this graphic novel and was inspired to seek out Janis Joplin’s music after reading it.
Again, I would caution that this is for adults and would not recommend it to younger readers.
Content warnings: profanity, nudity, sex, drugs, alcohol, and death from overdose
Again, I would caution that this is for adults and would not recommend it to younger readers.
Content warnings: profanity, nudity, sex, drugs, alcohol, and death from overdose