Read this book for the absolutely hilarious references to the “previous administration.” Cathartic, and piercingly accurate. Not quite a coup de grâce, but definitely an enjoyable bloodletting. Loved it all.
I’ve been reading Louise Penny’s Armand Gamache series since the announcement of her collaboration with Secretary Clinton for this book. That announcement led me to discover Louise, and for that I am so grateful. Every Gamache book has touched me and brought me to tears, and laughter, often within the same paragraph. She is gifted. Her writing is magic. She says so much so effectively, with a few perfect words. I wish I could live in Three Pines.
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Connecting the political suspense with the familiar beloved characters of Three Pines was awesome. I knew when I was reading Louise’s contributions because I choked up with emotion.
Hillary’s political insider info demonstrated for me those in Washington are human beings. Some are competent professionals; some are self-serving vipers. Some are honorable; some are petty. The reactions to the Secretary of State’s disheveled appearance at an important DC function are sadly specific to the impossible double social standards for women. But: she did her job.
A man returning from an overseas diplomatic assignment, who fell into exhausted sleep only to be awakened with minutes to spare, would throw some water on his face, run his hands through his hair, slip on a jacket and tighten his tie, and wala! He’s presentable and no one says boo about it. A disheveled woman politician is like chum in the water for shallow talking heads of both genders desperately circling for bloody content, clicks and likes.
I’d like to share a bottle of Chardonnay or an Irish coffee with Louise Penny and Hillary Clinton, maybe in Myrna’s bookstore, or in front of a fireplace in the Three Pines bistro. I’d so love to hear the parts describing the previous administration that didn’t make the book. Hee hee.
Highly recommended!
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Very good political thriller!
I pre-ordered a hardcover but I wanted to continue reading while I was running on the treadmill and cooking. So I bought an audiobook, too. It was really a well written political thriller. Much superior than Bill and James Patterson thrillers. Such a great page-turner!As a novice Secretary of State, the heroine Ellen has to deal with many twisted foreign head of states. She also can't trust anyone within the administration. Hillary and Louise Penny don't use real names, but you can guess who is who. It was so much fun to imagine what Hillary experienced as Secretary of State. I felt like a fly on the wall.I also loved the strong friendship between Ellen and Betsy. A cameo appearance of Chief Inspector Armand Gamache was also fun.
