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raesock's review against another edition
4.0
I was VERY into the Backstreet Boys. As in, every inch of my room covered in pictures, lost my voice screaming seeing them live, crying when my favorite got married into them. So I started with their chapter, thinking I might not be interested in the rest of the book. But I was! The history and evolution of boy bands is so fascinating, even the one I didn't have personal memories of. The writing is funny and engrossing.
grace1994's review against another edition
4.0
This was pretty cute. I love boy bands so this was a nice trip down memory lane for me and some of it was also pretty interesting, though I did already know a lot of the info in this book. The drawings are also really cute. Anyway, *NYSYNC forever x
thatsoneforthebooks's review against another edition
3.0
3.5/5. A nostalgic read with clever funny writing with some really interesting cultural analysis. I do wish it had dug into a more representative range of white boy bands, more than just quick mentions.
reindeerbandit's review against another edition
5.0
an absolute delight. i learned things about one of my favorite topics, had my life-long love of boy bands validated, relived wonderful memories, and, even though i was obviously reading this by myself, felt a connection to all the girls who’ve loved boy bands throughout the years. it was wonderfully illustrated and beautifully designed. honestly 10/10, i finished it and immediately bought 5 copies to send to other boy band-loving friends to add a spot of joy to their bookshelves.
andrearbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Larger Than Life: A History of Boy Bands from NKOTB to BTS by Maria Sherman was always going to be my jam - Pun totally and completely intended. Y'all should know that I love boy bands. *NSYNC is my forever #1, and I continue to hold out hope for a reunion. I'd even take that reunion without JT. Anyway, this isn't about me. This book is for every human who ever loved a boy band. What I loved about this was that it covered my own #1, but I got the chance to learn about other bands. I found this especially interesting for the bands that have come after *NSYNC because I haven't had the chance to keep up. I knew much of the information about NKOTB (my first boy band love), BSB (which just kind of happened given when they were biggest), and obvs my guys, but the way it was all packaged together was just so wonderful. It was a definitive history, and I love the trips down memory lane, as well as the window into the experiences of other bands/fandoms. If you've been the one who had their walls plastered with posters, who knew more about the guys in the band than people you actually know in real life, and have spent all the money on merch/CDs/concerts, this book is clearly for you.