jim_nicell 's review for:

Mark Twain by Ron Chernow

5.0

informative reflective medium-paced

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This is a truly wonderful book and met every expectation that I had for Ron Chernow's writing. I learned who Samuel Clements (aka Mark Twain) was as a writer and as a person - a brilliant, talented but deeply troubled and tragic figure - warts and all. I came away not really liking Mark Twain but with an appreciation of his complexity and his experiences which ultimately informed his writing. I strongly recommend this book to anyone - even those who don't have a deep familiarity with his books. But be prepared to be annoyed at Twain, especially with his endless business exploits and machinations.