My introduction to Feynman was more from other science communicators either quoting him or retelling some story about him and initially it formed a mental picture in my mind that he might be one of those personalities more famous culturally than for his actual scientific achievements. Like how in sports often the more popular players may not be the actual “best” one purely from the sporting skills pov.
But then I read more about him and yeah, he is indeed the real deal.
But then I read more about him and yeah, he is indeed the real deal.