Overall, a satisfactory biography. However, from someone who eschews microhistory, I would have prefers more tie-ins to the greater European political arena at large, as there are definitely connections. It is a shame that Nietzsche, A Critical Life, is currently out of print, as this examination of Nietzsche's life is well-done. Perhaps my demerit of 1.5 stars comes from my natural inclination to disparage biographies; if you seek to learn about Nietzsche's life, this text will serve quite well. ( )