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| Original Title: | The Wanting of Levine |
| ISBN: | 0425040887 (ISBN13: 9780425040881) |
| Edition Language: | English |
Michael Halberstam
Paperback | Pages: 0 pages Rating: 4.33 | 15 Users | 5 Reviews
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This book was written in 1978 and set in a future 1988. I first read it in the mid-80s when it was still describing a possible future. I've reread it many times since then, usually during a presidential election cycle. I've gotten something different out of it with each rereading.The book is the story of A.L. Levine, the first Jewish man elected to the Presidency. (The book ends with his inauguration, so it's not technically about the first Jewish President.)
A.L. 'accidentally' becomes a candidate when the Democratic frontrunner drunkenly kills his wife and A.L.'s signature on a polling memo puts him on the list of potential candidates. The story goes back and forth in time between the behind-the-scenes political doings and A.L.'s life story.
Some things are still very relevant to our time--philandering politicians are timeless. On the other hand, the book does not anticipate the changes brought about by the internet and the 24 hour cable news cycle.
You have to go to your library to read this, as it's not currently in print. I would definitely recommend doing so. It's a fun read and it'll make those political ads less annoying.
List Containing Books The Wanting of Levine
| Title | : | The Wanting of Levine |
| Author | : | Michael Halberstam |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 0 pages |
| Published | : | March 1st 1979 by Berkley Publishing Group |
| Categories | : | Politics. Humor |
Rating Containing Books The Wanting of Levine
Ratings: 4.33 From 15 Users | 5 ReviewsNotice Containing Books The Wanting of Levine
I read this many years ago but from what I can recall it foresaw a conservative backlash and of course the possibility of a Jewish President - possibly Ralph Nader rather than Bernie Sanders, but why not?The best book that no one knows. Period.
Yes, I liked it. It was a quirky political satire about the election of the first Jewish President. However, I also found it to be uneven: three quarters of the way through the book, it took on a darker political thriller tone. That tone, in and of itself was not bad; I just wish Mr. Halberstam had introduced that element earlier in the book and stayed with it. Also, some characters appeared early on and then did not re-appear again until near the end of the book. Furthermore, the actual
One the best unknown political classics, as far as I am concerned. Very enjoyable. I have read it several time and pick up on new themes each time. Highly recommended,,
The best book that no one knows. Period.
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