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nikixoxo's review against another edition
5.0
It was fantastic. A great look inside these campaigns.
kfw_1996's review against another edition
4.0
I thought Sarah Palin was an idiot before I read "Game Change." I still think she's an idiot.
reads_romance_reviewer's review against another edition
3.0
Easy to read book about the 2008 election. It is more gossipy than anything. If you want a better idea of the characters that made the 2008 presidential election historic this is a good read. If you are interested in policy and issues... this is not the book.
hannahelise's review against another edition
4.0
Super easy to read but fun to go back and remember how crazy the election was.
findyourgoldenhour's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this!! I'm a closet political junkie and it was fun to read all the behind-the-scenes insider information about the most amazing campaign in my lifetime. A quick and compelling read despite it's length.
antigonus's review against another edition
4.0
Wanted to squeeze this book right before the 2016 Iowa Caucus. It deals with the 2008 race for Democratic nomination extensively with interviews, insider accounts, reactions, timelines, etc. This is the best (& significant) part of the book
An overview of the Republican nomination as well as a relatively detailed general election are also covered. The pace is fast and the writing keeps flowing smoothly. Well worth a read if you are interested in this particular race.
An overview of the Republican nomination as well as a relatively detailed general election are also covered. The pace is fast and the writing keeps flowing smoothly. Well worth a read if you are interested in this particular race.
bookkat's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed this behind the scenes look at the last election. It was a real eye opener for me and I loved learning more about motivations, egos, political intrigue. The majority of the book deals with the Clinton-Obama race, with a little Edwards thrown in. There is surprisingly little about Palin, but what there is reveals a person who was falling apart much of the time, because she was in so over her head. The audio version was very good, with the only sour note being the mispronunciation of the town of Kissimmee, Fl.
dakkster's review against another edition
3.0
It was interesting to find out what happened behind the scenes during the 2008 election. It doesn't exactly paint Clinton, Palin, McCain or Edwards in a positive light. Looking back, it's amazing how badly run McCain's campaign was. He was lucky to get as far as he did but his team really dropped the ball on picking Palin as his running mate.
Clinton is depicted as spiteful and narrowminded. Entitled to power, out of touch...
Honestly, as a European, it's astounding to see what kind of knuckleheads actually get into office in the US. The American political system badly needs to be replaced by something more dynamic, less money-driven, something where there is more than two big choices.
Clinton is depicted as spiteful and narrowminded. Entitled to power, out of touch...
Honestly, as a European, it's astounding to see what kind of knuckleheads actually get into office in the US. The American political system badly needs to be replaced by something more dynamic, less money-driven, something where there is more than two big choices.
minsep's review against another edition
4.0
This book is fascinating from start to finish, but no one is left unscathed. George Washington would spin in his grave to learn about the antics of not just our modern-day politicians but their spouses and handlers as well. There is no one to admire and not a statesman among them. It solidifies the notion that the American people are merely a pawn in a huge political game. And what the book truly brings to light—unintentionally perhaps—is how complicit the press has become. They are fully aware of the tomfoolery, lying, infidelity and double-dealing that occurs in Washington, but they are too busy playing the game themselves to report it. Or, in the case of these authors, they hoard the information for a tell-all book.