A review by musicdeepdive
Beethoven, a Life by Jan Caeyers

4.75

Excellent, excellent biography, written beautifully (and translated wonderfully also) while segmenting the content in logical ways that help the reader follow Beethoven's life smoothly. I'm impressed at how the author, despite his musical background, doesn't allow himself to get too lost in analyzing the individual pieces: they're acknowledged, their significance appreciated, and it always fits the story's flow perfectly neatly. Right now, certainly my recommendation as far as Beethoven biographies are concerned.