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A review by mbkarapcik
Rodham by Curtis Sittenfeld
4.0
Surprisingly great book! I'm not a Hillary fan, but this book made her feel human and engaging and empathetic. It makes me wonder if I was wrong about her all along. Then I think, am I mixing up the book's main character with the real person? Probably? Maybe? But it is a quick read with a likeable and believable character and interesting premises.
While it becomes almost silly and incredibly coincidental in places, I thoroughly enjoyed the book. Really, the strength is in Curtis' amazing ability to weave a story and create a character, real or imagined, that someone can relate to and ponder what they may do next. It also makes you wonder what your life may be like in a parallel universe. At one point, towards the end of the book, Hillary ponders this, and it was akin to knocking down the fourth wall.
Cannot wait to see what Curtis comes up next!
While it becomes almost silly and incredibly coincidental in places, I thoroughly enjoyed the book. Really, the strength is in Curtis' amazing ability to weave a story and create a character, real or imagined, that someone can relate to and ponder what they may do next. It also makes you wonder what your life may be like in a parallel universe. At one point, towards the end of the book, Hillary ponders this, and it was akin to knocking down the fourth wall.
Cannot wait to see what Curtis comes up next!