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arbitrary_abode's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
j45rpm's review
5.0
Conveys Robert F. Kennedy’s complexities.
A fascinating look at a fascinating figure—it nicely conveys the complexities of Robert F. Kennedy. Someone who could be vindictive and/or ruthless, but who also was incredibly compassionate and empathetic too. I have a better appreciation of the loss his passing was for the country, and can mourn for what could have been.
A fascinating look at a fascinating figure—it nicely conveys the complexities of Robert F. Kennedy. Someone who could be vindictive and/or ruthless, but who also was incredibly compassionate and empathetic too. I have a better appreciation of the loss his passing was for the country, and can mourn for what could have been.
caseyulrich555's review against another edition
4.0
One of my favorite historical figures. I enjoyed learning more about his past and what shaped him into the icon known in his presidential run.
ratvibes's review
4.5
Can’t stop thinking about Bobby kennedy telling his kids that priests were republicans and nuns were democrats
hkihm's review against another edition
5.0
I didn't know anything about Bobby Kennedy prior to reading this. It was a readable, fascinating biography that pulled no punches.
1outside's review against another edition
5.0
I'll watch a documentary about anything. But committing to a 600+ page book? Now, that's way rarer.
Earlier this month marked the 50th anniversary of RFK's death, hence many articles and a brand new 4-part documentary about his presidential run saw the light of day throughout the first half of the year. The Netflix documentary was excellent and made me wanna learn more. And so here we are, at the end of an intense and intensive 9 or 10 day immersion into the complex life and nature of this interesting man.
I never quite understood the Kennedy magic until I saw this documentary - and frankly, I still don't quite understand the Kennedy magic of the rest of them (though RFK's grandson Joe Kennedy III is hella cute), but this slight, boyish, vulnerable looking but tough guy definitely caught my interest. There was something authentic about him.
This book is thorough, its looong chapters organised somehow both thematically and more-or-less chronologically. It does a good job of putting across its title. This man definitely made quite a journey in his thinking and his actions.
It also points out clearly and repeatedly what a man of contradictions RFK was, right to the way too premature and tragic end.
I think if you've got enough interest in this man to even contemplate reading a long-ass book about him, this one should be a great choice. Otherwise, stay away.
Earlier this month marked the 50th anniversary of RFK's death, hence many articles and a brand new 4-part documentary about his presidential run saw the light of day throughout the first half of the year. The Netflix documentary was excellent and made me wanna learn more. And so here we are, at the end of an intense and intensive 9 or 10 day immersion into the complex life and nature of this interesting man.
I never quite understood the Kennedy magic until I saw this documentary - and frankly, I still don't quite understand the Kennedy magic of the rest of them (though RFK's grandson Joe Kennedy III is hella cute), but this slight, boyish, vulnerable looking but tough guy definitely caught my interest. There was something authentic about him.
This book is thorough, its looong chapters organised somehow both thematically and more-or-less chronologically. It does a good job of putting across its title. This man definitely made quite a journey in his thinking and his actions.
It also points out clearly and repeatedly what a man of contradictions RFK was, right to the way too premature and tragic end.
I think if you've got enough interest in this man to even contemplate reading a long-ass book about him, this one should be a great choice. Otherwise, stay away.
pmthelen's review
funny
informative
sad
fast-paced
4.5
- Lots of new information in this one (to me at least) fast read that will be an easy revisit as it’s broken down chronologically so neatly. Legit cried at the end
kennedydechant's review against another edition
3.0
Not my usual choice, was good to branch out. Kennedy family is very interesting
sc85sis's review against another edition
5.0
Robert Kennedy was far from a perfect man. But he grew—in character, compassion, and knowledge—throughout his too short life. Larry Tye’s book does a beautiful job of showing the many facets of Kennedy the man and the politician. I can’t help but wonder what our country would be had RFK lived and possibly become President.