Well, this could have been the trashiest thing in the world and I still would have enjoyed reading it. I’ve said for years that there is a small group of people in history that wholly deserve to have salacious, gossipy, in-fact checked books written about them (Newt Gingrich, Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson, Andrew Jackson...) and of course the trump is in this category.

Of course the best part was how he just couldn’t keep his f-Ingrid mouth shut about the book — thereby exponentially increasing sales and demand for the book and lining the author’s pocket. Perhaps this is the best example there is of Jon Meacham’s statement that trump hasn’t been that bad because he’s too stupid to be truly effective.

Wtihout doubt a pleasure to read, with some doubt a factual account.

I don’t doubt the content necessarily, but the book is poorly written.

Hearing the narrator say, “my asshole just got tight” was the highlight of my day. Honestly, it just reminded me how insane it is that this is actually something we’re living through right now. The book was entertaining and accurate, everything I hoped for.

There are a number of things you could say about this book, and given the coverage it's received, no doubt most people who pick it up will already have their conclusions drawn. I went in with very low expectations and held it at arms length, but I was surprised as just how well it was plotted and written. It's a fascinating read that drew me in quickly, and despite the fact that I genuinely dislike most of the people involved, Wolff managed to make me care about the story and the people involved with it. How factual this book is still remains to be seen, but it is certainly an enjoyable one.

I find the anecdotes believable, but mainly because it feels like they are rehashes of stories told by others before. Nothing comes as a surprise. That said, even if only a portion is true, what a dysfunctional administration.

Great insight about the chaos in the Trump White House, but it wasn't really anything unexpected. By the end you almost feel sorry for the man portrayed as the Puppet President.

Kind of fun reading for left-wingers. Not really a whole lot new, just presented in an entertaining manner.

I gave it 4 stars for its readability. I’m not a big fan of non-fiction. I’m not sure how factual the book is, but there’s enough to lead me to believe that *45 is clueless about what is what his responsibilities are. He probably doesn’t have the mental capacity to figure it out. I feel bad for those who have to work in the White House. I hope our country survives.

The writing itself could have been a bit more polished but boy was this book juicy and painful. Not surprising though sadly. Some guy who is known for his crap reality TV show treats his presidency like a crap reality TV show.

I guess it’s called “Fire and Fury” because the title “A Confederacy of Dunces” is already taken.
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