44 review for The Lives of Norman Mailer: A Biography

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   5 out of 5

   J. Ewbank – Dec 14, 2012

   This book by Carl Rollyson shows a tremendous amount of work in preparation and writing. The book to me, is a little confusing because it goes back and forth in time as it discusses various elements of Mailer's life. Mailer apparently is a very complex person, though a very gifted writer who has worked hard to present his craft to the public. There are so many aspects to the book and to Mailer's life that it was a little difficult for me to read and follow. There is a solid amount of work in the This book by Carl Rollyson shows a tremendous amount of work in preparation and writing. The book to me, is a little confusing because it goes back and forth in time as it discusses various elements of Mailer's life. Mailer apparently is a very complex person, though a very gifted writer who has worked hard to present his craft to the public. There are so many aspects to the book and to Mailer's life that it was a little difficult for me to read and follow. There is a solid amount of work in the book so many will enjoy it. I took several days to think about how to handle this review because of the above difficulties for me. J. Robert Ewbank author "Wesley's Ways" and "John Wesley, Natural Man, and the Isms"

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   4 out of 5

   Jill – Jul 26, 2013

   This is a well-researched chronological organized look at the life of a complicated, insecure, and irascible writer. As readers work through the years, they will discover that Mailer was not an easy man to understand and yet was unwavering in his desire to write the stories as he saw fit. This interesting profile explains much of the myths and legends and surrounding Mailer's life and loves. This is a well-researched chronological organized look at the life of a complicated, insecure, and irascible writer. As readers work through the years, they will discover that Mailer was not an easy man to understand and yet was unwavering in his desire to write the stories as he saw fit. This interesting profile explains much of the myths and legends and surrounding Mailer's life and loves.

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   5 out of 5

   Emily (Heinlen) Davis – Jun 20, 2014

   This is a very well-written book. The writing flows well and isn't dry. I also found the subject to be interesting, which I did not expect. This is a very well-written book. The writing flows well and isn't dry. I also found the subject to be interesting, which I did not expect.

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   4 out of 5

   Marty – Dec 26, 2012

   Excellent well written book about the author Norman Mailer. Lots of details with supporting foot notes.

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    Carl Rollyson – Jun 16, 2012

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