Reviews

Medo: Trump na Casa Branca by Bob Woodward

erickibler4's review against another edition

4.0

This book presents no smoking guns regarding collusion with Russia in the 2016 election or obstruction of justice. In that regard, Trump's detractors may be disappointed. On the other hand, Trump defenders will be unhappy with the portrait of a chief executive who is utterly incapable of discharging his sworn duties, due to his unwillingness or inability to listen to and understand expert advice regarding the economic and military stability of this country. A chief executive who lies as easily as other people breathe. A chief executive who came into office with several key bone-headed ideas, and will not let go of any of them, no matter how many far more intelligent and well-informed people try to correct his thinking.

ellie_cripps's review against another edition

3.0

I'm actually oddly glad I read the second of Bob Woodward's books on Trump first, as it's definitely an improvement in analysis and overall coverage, though this was definitely still a pretty interesting read.

wezafabregas's review against another edition

medium-paced

4.0

traveldreams's review against another edition

informative tense slow-paced

4.0

Chilling look into the chaos of Trumps White House. Well written

jakezuke's review against another edition

4.0

Totally fine book

An exemplary piece of journalism. Feels like an objective inside look into an odd presidency. Bob Woodward treats this as any good journalist would.

bsmith27's review against another edition

3.0

Not much new here. Still the awful things Trump does.

gelle3's review against another edition

3.0

These days people are waiting to see if Robert Mueller's report will be made public, and how much of it will be released. Trump as everyone else wants it to be over. Here's an example of how much it hurts him..

Trump relayed his conversation with Egyptian president Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, who had an abysmal human rights record including mass detentions, security forces’ killing protesters and military trials of civilians. “Dowd, remember who I’m talking to,” he said. “The guy’s a fucking killer. This guy’s a fucking killer! I’m getting it done. He’ll make you sweat on the phone. And right before we make the deal, el-Sisi says,” and Trump assumed a deep gravelly voice, “Donald, I’m worried about this investigation. Are you going to be around? Suppose I need a favor, Donald.” It was “like a kick in the nuts. It’s awful,” Trump said.

journeyingjeff's review against another edition

4.0

Very well written, interesting, thought provoking. I read Fire and Fury and it’s almost like reading a better version of the same. You can certainly tell that Porter and Cohn were major sources for this so it will be interesting to find out who Woodward will use for the next book. I think I would have enjoyed it more if didn’t already saturate myself with Trump drama in the daily news cycle. Very important work though.

jeremy_felt's review against another edition

3.0

It's like there's a pile of bad candy in front of you and you try some anyway and then can't get the taste out so you keep on eating more.

Or, it's a book that paints a picture of a stupid, incompetent president and administration. We all know it and pick this book up anyway for some more background.

I'll just copy and paste most of my review from Fire and Fury.

This is the same, thought the approach is more calm and Woodward's writing is significantly better than Wolff.

oleandreasen's review against another edition

4.0

Fantastic book. So great to hear what goes on inside of the White House. And what kind of a so-called president is presently in office.

Thank you Bob Woodward. I hope this will end up i a Nixon ending for Trump.