First published 1998
Journalist Michael Lewis embeds with the motley crew of 1996 presidential candidates—from the angry populist to the smiling businessman—as they navigate the chaos of the primaries. We see the cliches of politics collide with the real world, as politicians spin, ads distort, and half the voters stay home disillusioned. Through it all, Lewis offers a striking look at the inauthentic modern candidate and the passions, needs, and desires of the American voter.
Genres: american, politics, non-fiction, journalism
Vibes: fast-paced, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: behind-the-scenes, insider-perspective
Setting: United States
Period: 1993-2001, 1996
324 pages · Paperback · Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group