Gabrielle Williams (1963–2023)
Author of Beatle Meets Destiny
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- Canonical name
- Williams, Gabrielle
- Birthdate
- 1963-08-20
- Date of death
- 2023-01-21
- Gender
- female
- Occupations
- copywriter
young adult author - Short biography
- Gabrielle Williams lives in Melbourne and has three kids, one husband and a dog. In the name of research, she has spent time underground with a clandestine group called the Cave Clan, conducted a series of in-depth interviews with a group of notorious art thieves, and spent an inordinate amount of time working out the metaphysics of time travel. She is the author of a number of critically acclaimed YA novels, including Beatle Meets Destiny, The Reluctant Hallelujah, The Guy, the Girl, the Artist and His Ex and My Life as a Hashtag, all of which have been shortlisted for a number of prestigious awards
- Cause of death
- stroke
- Nationality
- Australia
- Places of residence
- Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Associated Place (for map)
- Victoria, Australia
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If I was ever asked if I could fall for a male protag that was a cheater, accidental stalker, and a former pot smoker, I’d respond HELL.TO.THE.NOOO! So leave it to an Aussie writer like Gabrielle Williams to work her literary magic with Beatle Meets Destiny and create a cast of fully flawed characters that had me rooting for them the entire time.
This book is filled with hot mess guys and girls that share their hilarious, slightly cringing story and leave you with an awe-inspiring feeling show more that you won’t soon forget. Applause to these brilliant Aussie writers for penning books filled with magic, love and laughter. Beautifully done!
The main character in this novel is named John Lennon… aka… Beatle and on an off chance day, he stumbles across Destiny and not just any Destiny but Destiny McCartney. What are the changes? Well, did I happen to mention it’s also Friday the 13th? Yeah, well that’s how stars align sometimes, right? So after some great conversation and an unforgettable kiss, Beatle finds himself in a quandary. See he has a girlfriend, and she’s great, and she also stood by him while he recovered from an uncommon stroke for his age that left him with a limp and a slightly bruised ego after a string of bad luck. So what’s a guy to do? I’ll tell you… make a bad situation even worse after it’s all said and done. LOVED.IT.TO.PIECES!!
I recommend this book to absolutely everyone that enjoys YA contemporary. I read it so quickly and enjoyed it completely that it’s definitely moved to my top shelf of faves. Absolutely awesome!
Finally, the last scene where Beatle walks out of the theater holding hands with that certain someone, this song played in my head:
Song Choice: Best of Me - Sum 41
Favorite Quote I won’t soon forget.
Life throws up lots of stuff at you. You’ve already had more than your fair share for an eighteen-year-old, but as life goes on, you’re going to have other hard times. And the hard times are good in their own way, too. Because the only way you can achieve true happiness is if you experience true sadness as well. It’s all light and shade. Balance. show less
This book is filled with hot mess guys and girls that share their hilarious, slightly cringing story and leave you with an awe-inspiring feeling show more that you won’t soon forget. Applause to these brilliant Aussie writers for penning books filled with magic, love and laughter. Beautifully done!
The main character in this novel is named John Lennon… aka… Beatle and on an off chance day, he stumbles across Destiny and not just any Destiny but Destiny McCartney. What are the changes? Well, did I happen to mention it’s also Friday the 13th? Yeah, well that’s how stars align sometimes, right? So after some great conversation and an unforgettable kiss, Beatle finds himself in a quandary. See he has a girlfriend, and she’s great, and she also stood by him while he recovered from an uncommon stroke for his age that left him with a limp and a slightly bruised ego after a string of bad luck. So what’s a guy to do? I’ll tell you… make a bad situation even worse after it’s all said and done. LOVED.IT.TO.PIECES!!
I recommend this book to absolutely everyone that enjoys YA contemporary. I read it so quickly and enjoyed it completely that it’s definitely moved to my top shelf of faves. Absolutely awesome!
Finally, the last scene where Beatle walks out of the theater holding hands with that certain someone, this song played in my head:
Song Choice: Best of Me - Sum 41
Favorite Quote I won’t soon forget.
Life throws up lots of stuff at you. You’ve already had more than your fair share for an eighteen-year-old, but as life goes on, you’re going to have other hard times. And the hard times are good in their own way, too. Because the only way you can achieve true happiness is if you experience true sadness as well. It’s all light and shade. Balance. show less
Beatle Meets Destiny by Gabrielle Williams is a classic "boy meets girl" story full of teen drama, romance, and humor. Set in Australia, this story could have taken place from Toronto to Chicago or London. It would be a dream world to most Americans who don't realize that the drinking age is 18 in many countries and project-based learning rather than testing is the focus of schools.
Someone in my YA reading group identified this as a "popcorn romance". I agree with this description. Lots of show more teens will be attracted to this type of light romance. However I'm a little concerned the length of the book might scare off the intended "light reading" audience.
While I thought the dialog was witty and the superstitions and coincidences were cute, I found myself skimming through the middle. It would be a great book to read on the beach, but it's not particularly special. show less
Someone in my YA reading group identified this as a "popcorn romance". I agree with this description. Lots of show more teens will be attracted to this type of light romance. However I'm a little concerned the length of the book might scare off the intended "light reading" audience.
While I thought the dialog was witty and the superstitions and coincidences were cute, I found myself skimming through the middle. It would be a great book to read on the beach, but it's not particularly special. show less
The Guy, the Girl, the Artist, and His Ex follows four different characters (obviously) around a central plot point of art historical non-fiction: the theft of Picasso's Weeping Woman from the National Gallery of Victoria.
As an at history student, I was drawn to the backdrop of the story and how the Picasso intertwined with each storyline, either directly or otherwise. I like that Williams' novel didn't veer too far to the side of fiction where the theft and aftermath of the painting were show more concerned. Some storylines were stronger than others (the Artist and the Ex felt more closely related to the central plot), but I think the way they all come together in the end works really well.
I couldn't predict the end of the book until the last 50 pages or so, which for me says a lot. I'm always trying to figure out a book before I get to a reveal. While I get how Guy's story ties in at the end of the book, I was a little confused as to how he fit into everything at the beginning. Also, without giving any spoilers, it seemed the the Rafi (the girl) was overshadowed by her mother's life in her portions of the book, which could be intentional considering the two's relationship.
All in all, I really enjoyed reading this. One thing I'm not a huge fan of: the cover. I would love to see a depiction of La Llorona on the front. show less
As an at history student, I was drawn to the backdrop of the story and how the Picasso intertwined with each storyline, either directly or otherwise. I like that Williams' novel didn't veer too far to the side of fiction where the theft and aftermath of the painting were show more concerned. Some storylines were stronger than others (the Artist and the Ex felt more closely related to the central plot), but I think the way they all come together in the end works really well.
I couldn't predict the end of the book until the last 50 pages or so, which for me says a lot. I'm always trying to figure out a book before I get to a reveal. While I get how Guy's story ties in at the end of the book, I was a little confused as to how he fit into everything at the beginning. Also, without giving any spoilers, it seemed the the Rafi (the girl) was overshadowed by her mother's life in her portions of the book, which could be intentional considering the two's relationship.
All in all, I really enjoyed reading this. One thing I'm not a huge fan of: the cover. I would love to see a depiction of La Llorona on the front. show less
One of my top reads for 2013. I just loved this book. Gabrielle Willams has created the ultimate road trip novel here. I am not sure this can be topped!
Dodie Farnshaw and her younger sister Coco live an average life, in an average Melbourne suburb, with their average parents. Things change quickly when Mr and Mrs Farnshaw disappear without a trace. When Dodie is approached by Enron, a boy at school she barely knows, and he says her mum and dad were watching over something for the Church and show more that is why they are missing, Dodie thinks he has a screw loose. However, Enron convinces her to look to for the key he says is in her house and find the basement he claims is there. Dodie does these things not expecting to find anything, but is shocked to actually locate the key and the entrance to the basement. What they find there is, quite simply, life-changing. (No spoilers). Now Dodie, Coco, Enron and two guys she has only just met are setting off for Sydney on a road trip of mind-blowing importance. Driving unlicenced, Dodie and her entourage are chased by the police, nameless bad guys and even manages some romance on the way. One big secret, one big adventure.
This entertaining novel is a delight full of humour, gravity, excitement and heart-break. I heartily recommend this to everyone from 13 to 93. I might just read it a second time because it was THAT MUCH FUN! show less
Dodie Farnshaw and her younger sister Coco live an average life, in an average Melbourne suburb, with their average parents. Things change quickly when Mr and Mrs Farnshaw disappear without a trace. When Dodie is approached by Enron, a boy at school she barely knows, and he says her mum and dad were watching over something for the Church and show more that is why they are missing, Dodie thinks he has a screw loose. However, Enron convinces her to look to for the key he says is in her house and find the basement he claims is there. Dodie does these things not expecting to find anything, but is shocked to actually locate the key and the entrance to the basement. What they find there is, quite simply, life-changing. (No spoilers). Now Dodie, Coco, Enron and two guys she has only just met are setting off for Sydney on a road trip of mind-blowing importance. Driving unlicenced, Dodie and her entourage are chased by the police, nameless bad guys and even manages some romance on the way. One big secret, one big adventure.
This entertaining novel is a delight full of humour, gravity, excitement and heart-break. I heartily recommend this to everyone from 13 to 93. I might just read it a second time because it was THAT MUCH FUN! show less
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