Listening on audio probably made this a better read. I enjoyed the multiple perspectives of Deakins own journals, as well as those of his friends, family and lovers as well as biographical information.  
Deakin is of a generation that had so much handed to them compared to nowadays, and his middle class entitlement was a bit off putting. However he touched many peoples lives, made a great teacher, fought for nature and the environment and wrote some really good books. It just shows that humans are human, and therefore flawed.