Reviews

Rodham by Curtis Sittenfeld

msapocalypse's review

I liked the idea of this thought experiment, but I had to quit after just the first few chapters made me cringe. If you like fanfic and romance, you may enjoy it, but this reminded me that I just don't enjoy genre.

nicoledea's review

hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

patricklyw's review

hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

jordknows's review

funny informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

michalow's review

3.0

I found the first third of this novel surprisingly dull. Nevertheless, I persisted, and the story became much more compelling in its post-Bill years. Many of the mundane details from early in the book are evoked in later situations, becoming more relevant and paying off after all. I found it more upsetting than comforting to read this alternative history at this particular moment--but Sittenfeld, not surprisingly, pulls it off well.

amandamarieger's review

inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I loved this, and I feel simultaneously sad about this future that we didn’t get. I’m going to need a little time to digest, but the portrayal of complicated women was so so well done. 

magwrd's review

5.0

Appreciated this take amidst the current world. Couldn’t put it down—read the whole thing in a day and a half. An intriguing plot and a relatable writing style gave this book an entertaining and enjoyable edge.

erintowner's review

5.0

I was skeptical about this book at first but received a free copy so decided to read it.

Omg. I am blown away. I've read Prep, Eligible, and American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld. I liked and was entertained by Eligible and American Wife. I loved Prep and Rodham.

A lot of things in this book resonated with me. I enjoyed reading about the politics in this book as an East Coast political junkie.

bsolarz's review

4.0

3.75 stars

j3rkin's review

4.0

This was the first time I’ve read fiction based off non fiction, so I didn’t really know what to expect. I loved the concept - what would have happened if Hillary didn’t marry Bill - but I ended feeling disappointed and deprived of how different life could have been with the events depicted. This book let me understand and view Hillary in a whole different light, and it was refreshing.