3 stars I was very excited about this book, if that word can be used for such a depressing topic. But I was quite disappointed. Instead of the thorough3 stars I was very excited about this book, if that word can be used for such a depressing topic. But I was quite disappointed. Instead of the thorough new investigation I was expecting, this read like a long essay and I'm not sure it really put forward anything new. I feel like this ground has been well-covered and it wasn't really bringing anything new to the table. I don't feel like I came away with a different perspective or any new information. It was a fine read and compelling if you're interested in the topic, but nothing by any means groundbreaking....more
3.75 stars Listened to this audiobook on Scribd. As closely as I follow all things U.S. politics related—especially when it has to do with Trump—I have3.75 stars Listened to this audiobook on Scribd. As closely as I follow all things U.S. politics related—especially when it has to do with Trump—I haven't read many of the books that have been coming out in the last few years.
When it comes to this one, I wasn't exactly sure what to expect; given the title, it could have gone in a lot of different directions. I found the book interesting and an easy read (or listen), but it could definitely have used some tightening. Reid does a good job of giving context and setting the stage to explain how we got to this point as a country—where we have someone like Trump as president. Also covers more modern ground and a lot about his presidency so far.
I have to say, I have always found it weird when people come out with books like these when we're in the midst of what the subject covers ... especially given this subject!!! Every day brings some huge new development and scandal, so that even weekly podcasts face challenges staying current in the Trump Era. So, a book? ... Yeah.
Anyway, bottom line was that it was informative and interesting, but there was no clear overall message, in my opinion. I'm not exactly sure what the theory or premise or hypothesis or whatever is that is being put forward. Is he a shitshow? Yes. Does his presidency embody the fucked-up-ness of our country? Yes. But especially given the title, I was expecting some type of theory tied to that....more
4.5 stars Highly recommend; very interesting and compelling, so vital for our country right now, and really a must-read for every American. And most im4.5 stars Highly recommend; very interesting and compelling, so vital for our country right now, and really a must-read for every American. And most immediately, for every single elected GOP Congressman and Congresswoman. As in, IMMEDIATELY.
Something that I really appreciated was that the authors end the book by giving suggestions as to what can be done to address the situation we find ourselves in right now, at this critical time in our country.
Juliana Philippa
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