Primary Colors (Magill Book Reviews)
At a glance:
- Author: Joe Klein
- First Published: 1996
- Type of Work: Novel
- Genres: Long fiction, Political fiction
- Subjects: Leadership, Adultery, Elections, Politicians, Idealism, Public relations, Presidents, Reporting or reporters
- Locales: Los Angeles, CA, Washington, D.C., Alabama, New Hampshire
The satirical best-selling novel about a Clinton-esque presidential campaign is engaging but ultimately disappointing. PRIMARY COLORS’ popularity seems more a result of the author’s desire to remain anonymous than the novel’s Washington, D.C. insider insights. In fact, the controversy over the author’s identity, subsequent unmasking of NEWSWEEK journalist Joe Klein as the writer, and resulting media attention are more fascinating than the novel itself.
Its first-person exploration of decisions, challenges, and calamities confronting presidential candidate Jack Stanton...
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