The biographical material related to Emily Dickinson's legacy is the work's driving force, but Dobrow's skillful account of Mabel's and Millicent's lives makes this page-turner a must-read for the poet's most ardent fans.
A testament to longevity in a notoriously tenuous profession where fame is often fleeting, Gernhard was not a legend. DeYoung's page-turner will convince readers he should be.