A well-written and absorbing story of the Life of Robert Burns. It takes the reader chronologically through events in his life, incorporating poems and letters he wrote or received, and also puts these into historical context so that the reader gets a better feel for what was shaping Burns' thoughts and actions at the time of writing. What I especially liked about this book is that the writer doesn't attempt to pass judgement, or to speculate too much on the reasons for Burns' life choices, but simply tells the tale and allows the reader to draw his or her own conclusions.
This book isn't 'dry' or scholarly, and is well worth reading.