A review by kikideee
Who Thought This Was a Good Idea?: And Other Questions You Should Have Answers to When You Work in the White House by Alyssa Mastromonaco, Lauren Oyler

3.0

I love Alyssa Mastromonaco and listen to her regularly on podcasts. She’s a dynamic speaker and hilarious. She is also a total badass and somebody I would have loved to have as a mentor when I was younger.

I listened to this book rather than reading it since Alyssa narrated it. Unfortunately, I was super disappointed by the narration style. You can tell she wrote it in her speaking style but when she reads it, she uses the same unnatural cadence over and over and it’s super distracting.

I love the stories she tells. I just wish they were in some sort of chronological order. Maybe it’s easier to follow when you’re reading it, but the bouncing back and forth between college and the end of her time in the White House is rough when you’re listening to it.

So overall, great stories that are not in any sort of order and I recommend reading the book rather than listening to the audiobook.