This is the absolute best biography of Eugene O'Neill that I have ever had the pleasure of reading.

Even though it could potentially be a bit on the heavy side for those who are simply casual readers.

However, for the readers of "LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT", they will be completely and utterly fascinated by the incredibly exhausting detail that is provided about every single member of O'Neill's family.

It goes right down to the early report cards of poor Jamie!

This level of detail really brings the O'Neill family to life and allows the readers to gain a much deeper understanding and appreciation of the man and his works.

It is truly a remarkable piece of work that should not be missed by any fan of Eugene O'Neill or those interested in the history of American literature.

I was websurfing after watching "The Iceman Cometh" at BAM and found an excerpt. I then ordered the book from the library and read the section on "Iceman." The approach in this section is detailed, psychoanalytical, thoughtful, and insightful. However, at this moment, I'm not entirely sure if I'm interested enough in O'Neill's life to delve deeply into the rest of this long book.

Maybe I'll come back to it if I have the opportunity to see another one of his plays. It's possible that after experiencing more of his works, my curiosity about his life will be piqued, and I'll be more inclined to explore this book further.

For now, I'll keep it on my radar and see where my journey with O'Neill's plays takes me.