I've just discovered the wonderful music of the Beatles, and this is the first book I've read about their unique and thrilling sound. The book itself is interesting, and Hertsgaard has a good grasp of his subject. I am under the impression, however, that Hertsgaard was constantly trying to name 'the best' Beatles song, or 'the greatest' Beatles album. Most of the music of the group was very diverse, and so everyone has their individual tastes. Hertsgaard's repeated attempt to nail down the greatest recorded song performed by the Beatles was tiring, after a while.