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meganpalmer731's review against another edition
4.0
This book is so thorough, so detailed, so in depth that sometimes it's too much to even comprehend. But it certainly paints a brutal picture of the "rebuilding" of New Orleans after the storm and everyone involved.
wdlopez's review against another edition
5.0
Excellent book that brings the reader into both the physical aftermath of Katrina as well as the political turmoil that resulted. Rivlin deftly illustrates the complex issues of race, class, and political will that came in the wake of Katrina.
A book good on its own, but certainly relevant given the current pandemic.
A book good on its own, but certainly relevant given the current pandemic.
megsuber's review against another edition
4.0
Though the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina is complicated, Gary Rivlin breaks it down in a way that's easy to digest. I would recommend listening to this episode of Slate's Trumpcast for how we can apply what we've learned in the aftermath of current and future natural disasters.
gmd316's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
slow-paced
4.0
Dense with local and national politics. Would've loved to hear more about the actual devastation of the flood rather than those failing to fix it again and again, the commentary on the politics felt slightly removed from the actual tragedy
spacebee's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0