Like the cover design, this book is simple but sufficient, tasteful with a delicious historical flavor. This is not an extensive biography; rather, it's a snapshot. It focuses on the key events of Burr's life following the Revolutionary War. There is a strong emphasis on his relationship with his daughter, but several major political events are covered as well--Burr's vice presidency, his duel with Hamilton, his exploits in the West, his trial for treason, and his exile to Europe. It gives a good overview of Burr's postwar life and tells many stories that are entertaining in their own right.

In a similar fashion, the narrative of this book isn't extensively detailed. It's light enough to be pleasurable reading while still having an elegant, historical flavor. It gives enough details to paint a clear picture and tantalizes the reader into knowing more. In a way, this book serves as a good introduction to the man Aaron Burr, providing a complete picture without being overly detailed and agonizingly long.

In short, I loved this book. In less than 200 pages I had learned a wealth of delightful information about not only Burr but also the era and several other important figures. It was an enjoyable read which will no doubt lead me to further study the fascinating life of Aaron Burr.

Also worth noting is that about half of the book composed of direct quotations from Burr's letters and the like, giving a keen and accurate look into the man's mannerisms and also the dialog of the era. A real gem.

I think I remember reading part of a book on Edwards that described Burr as the black sheep of the family, who (paraphrasing here) seemed to possess all of their good qualities in reverse.