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A review by joypouros
Rodham by Curtis Sittenfeld
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.5
In this alternative history, Bill cheats on Hillary while they are dating and a campaign volunteer tells Hillary that Bill forced himself on her. Because of this, they never marry.
Instead, she moves back to Chicago and works for several organizations and teaches. Bill gets married and an affair scandal causes him to drop out of the presidential race he historically won. He drops out of politics and becomes a wealthy tech investor.
Hillary starts her career as an elected official in Chicago. She works her was through the ranks until she runs for president... and so does Bill.
A wonderful excercise in how choices steer the rest of our lives. The voice and style really seem plausibly Hillary. The events intersect with real history, adding so much context that many folks don't know or have forgotten.
A little too much Bill/Hillary sex for my liking. Otherwise, I had a hard time putting this down.
Instead, she moves back to Chicago and works for several organizations and teaches. Bill gets married and an affair scandal causes him to drop out of the presidential race he historically won. He drops out of politics and becomes a wealthy tech investor.
Hillary starts her career as an elected official in Chicago. She works her was through the ranks until she runs for president... and so does Bill.
A wonderful excercise in how choices steer the rest of our lives. The voice and style really seem plausibly Hillary. The events intersect with real history, adding so much context that many folks don't know or have forgotten.
A little too much Bill/Hillary sex for my liking. Otherwise, I had a hard time putting this down.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape and Sexual assault
Minor: Suicide