A review by schwarmgiven
Philip Roth: The Biography by Blake Bailey

4.0

This is a fantastic book. The focus is on the man more than the words--but that is not always such a bad thing. The struggle is all there. There are petty fights and forgiveness, but it is all blended with such respect, historical accuracy, and all-around good writing that this book may be the best author biography I have ever read. Seriously, if you have any interest in Roth at all, read this. It is good.