Comment by stevenboudreau

I think I would have to disagree. I think the quality of biographies can vary greatly. Some do not bring the person "to life." An author may only highlight and write about the events of the subject's life, without delving deeper into the personal qualities or characteristics that make someone so intriguing.

I want to be able to understand the subject as thoroughly as possible. Some authors are able to do this more effectively than others, in my opinion.