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A review by rpych2
Peril by Bob Woodward, Robert Costa
4.0
Woodward’s third book on the Trump presidency may have been the best one of the bunch, but also the most terrifying. The in depth stories of the January 6th insurrection and the events leading up to it were sickening even though they were also illuminating. The fact that months later Trump still believes the election was stolen from him is hilarious and asinine, but also a bit alarming. We knew from the first two books (and the last four years) that he’s unhinged, but this book took it to a new level.
I also enjoyed the parts about the Biden campaign and early in his administration. I’m not a Biden fan either, I didn’t vote for him in the Democratic primary, but holy crap am I glad he won the general. The stories about his Covid response were the best in my opinion, because the stark contrast is apparent.
This one may be more of a must read than the other two books, because January 6th was one of the darkest days in American history and understanding the events of it and the lead up is really important.
I also enjoyed the parts about the Biden campaign and early in his administration. I’m not a Biden fan either, I didn’t vote for him in the Democratic primary, but holy crap am I glad he won the general. The stories about his Covid response were the best in my opinion, because the stark contrast is apparent.
This one may be more of a must read than the other two books, because January 6th was one of the darkest days in American history and understanding the events of it and the lead up is really important.