bluefish said:

I requested (and got) an advance copy of the book from the publisher. It's well presented and well researched; I enjoyed it. It's not as essential as Per Nilsen's books or Duane Tudahl's book, but it does offer some interesting insights.
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Seven chapters, with each chapter devoted to a single theme within Prince's work. The chapters are non-linear, and can be read out of order as seven scholarly essays. The author does offer his own opinions and analyses, but in my opinion, his tone is fair and balanced, and he doesn't come off as snobbish or pretentious at all.

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My only complaint is, the chapters feel a bit rushed; in reality, each chapter could be expanded into its own book quite easily. But for a broad "crash course" on the themes of Prince, it does the job well. I read the whole book in about four hours, but I am a fast reader, for what it's worth. I'll probably buy it when it comes out, but as I said, I don't feel it's a "must-have" for every Prince fan.

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I'll be posting a review soon on my blog, and also doing a podcast with the author. Be on the lookout for those.

For those of us who don't know, (like me) what blog and podcast?

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HerecomethePurpleYoda said:

Purple Knights Podcast

https://www.facebook.com/PKpodcast

Thank you. Never heard of it but will keep up with it now.

jcurley said:

CatB said:

His book on MJ is the bible for many Mike fans. Let's see if this one will have the same effect on P's fans. Interesting.

Well that's ruined it. Was just about to research n buy. Wouldnt read an insight on Prince if he thinks MJ of equal measure. Obviously just writing bout famous people

Don't kick yourself in the shins.

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