: While Maclean is considered fair to his subject, some contemporary reviews in publications like Foreign Affairs suggested he might be "unduly so," given his close personal relationship with the Yugoslav leader.
“He was arguably the only despotic leader who could be interpreted as a camp icon, known for his glamorous style and rubbing shoulders with movie stars while playing the sophisticated aristocrat.” ResearchGate · 5 years ago The Heretic: The Life and Times of Josip Broz-Tito
Reviewers generally praise the book for its unique blend of historical rigor and firsthand observation. : While Maclean is considered fair to his