A review by emilieanderson
Leonardo da Vinci by Walter Isaacson

4.0

This book was too long and repetitive, however, I really enjoyed the loving care Isaacson put into depicting Leonardo as both a man and a genius. The small anecdotes, like Leonardo threatening to use a nagging priest as a model for Judas, or his penchant for buying birds and releasing them, were really lovely and painted a great picture of his eccentric nature. It’s a really respectful and insightful look into a truly amazing figure.