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mhelton0611's review against another edition
2.0
I love Farquhar's other books, so I had high hopes for this one. Other than one or two stories, it was just missing his trademark dry wit and humor.
pelachick's review against another edition
3.0
Little known historical figures. Some stories were interesting and some bored me.
fangirlsread's review against another edition
3.0
The beginning selections were hit or miss, many of them were forgettable, but I would highly recommend reading the chapters towards the middle and end, especially William Burns and Gaston Means, those were the longest chapters but also the most interesting. I'm a fan of Farquhar but this wasn't my favorite book of his.
evamadera1's review
3.0
I enjoyed this book despite the lackluster, frankly horrible, narrator. I liked the standalone stories and even knew the story of one of the characters, Clement Valandigham. That being said, there's nothing about this book that makes it anywhere near a "must read." It's more of a take it or leave it sort of book.
If you have the time, it's a decent book.
If you have the time, it's a decent book.
ashesmann's review
2.0
Some of the stories were pretty interesting. However...I felt like the banal details were hounded and the interesting parts were skimmed over. I was glad to see Mary Jemison included but it could have been batter. Pages devoted to where the statues of other people are located but no mention of the giant state park on the site where she lived. Or the fact her cabin still stands with a giant statue in front of it. I mean they mention the river but can't throw it Letchworth park? Maybe if I didn't live right next to said park I wouldn't have read the rest of the book with irritation haha.
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