Elon Musk

The book starts off promisingly but soon veers into subjective territory. As a biography, one would expect a balanced and objective perspective, yet this book disappoints in that regard. It covers Musk's life and achievements for three-quarters of its length, but the final quarter feels like a day-to-day Twitter chronicle. This section, while perhaps relevant at the time of publication, seems unlikely to hold long-term interest.

As the narrative progresses, Isaacson appears increasingly enamored with his subject, bordering on fanboy territory. This bias tints many of the stories within, undermining the book's credibility. A glaring example of this is the fabricated tale of a Ukrainian submarine and Starlink, making it clear no one fact checked anything.

The lack of editorial rigor is evident not just in these inaccuracies but also in the book's unwieldy length. It seems as if there was a rush to publish, leading to a compromise in quality. This is particularly disappointing considering my already tempered expectations from Isaacson, following his horrible biography of Steve Jobs.

The book does offer some intriguing insights and is worth a read or skim. However, I advise taking its contents with a big spoon of salt.