Myself and the Other Fellow: A Life of Robert Louis Stevenson
&#8220;[A] shrewd and sparkling biography.&#8221; (New York Times Book Review)&#8220;Claire Harman&#8217;s judicious, witty and insightful life is as gratifying as it is poignant.&#8221; (Washington Post Book World)&#8220;Knowledgeable, vastly detailed biography... Harman lucidly analyzes Stevenson&#8217;s immense variety of writings and his even greater variety of unfinished projects.&#8221; (Boston Sunday Globe)&#8220;Everything a literary biography ought to be.&#8221; (Charlotte Observer)&#8220;Well researched . . . [Harman&#8217;s] readings of RLS&#8217;s literary prose are critically strong.&#8221; (BookForum)&#8220;Splendid...Ms. Harman&#8217;s clear-eyed, wry approach to Stevenson and his colorful coterie will grab you and not let go.&#8221; (Washington Times)&#8220;A delight from start to finish. [Harman] is steeped in Stevenson and can match his swift, vivid style.&#8221; (John Carey, Sunday Times (London))&#8220;[A] complex portrait...Harman&#8217;s kaleidoscopic light suits a man whose personality seemed in a state of constant flux.&#8221; (The Economist)&#8220;Harman&#8217;s narrative is full, rich, intelligent, and smooth...and is a continuous pleasure to read . . . Uncommonly good.&#8221; (Literary Review)&#8220;An engaging look at the life and writings of a complex and contradictory fellow... rendered with honesty, integrity and humor.&#8221; (Kirkus Reviews, starred)&#8220;A deeply nuanced portrait of an amazingly complex figure . . . Meticulously researched and well written.&#8221; (Booklist (starred review))