Who is this book for?
- Progressive and liberal readers interested in understanding current political dynamics.
- Political science students and enthusiasts seeking insights into American party politics.
- Followers of Brian Tyler Cohen's YouTube channel or podcast looking for a deeper dive into his perspectives.
- Democrats and left-leaning individuals seeking arguments to use in political discussions.
- Readers concerned about the state of American democracy and looking for ways to engage.
Who is unlikely to appreciate this book?
- Conservative readers and supporters of the Republican Party who may find the criticism unfair or biased.
- Individuals looking for a non-partisan or balanced view of American politics.
- Readers who are fatigued by political commentary and seeking escapism.
- Those who prefer more academic or in-depth political analysis with extensive theoretical frameworks.
- People who are already well-versed in the topics covered and are seeking entirely new information or perspectives.
Things online reviewers enjoyed about this book
- Offers a clear and insightful analysis of current American political dysfunction
- Provides historical context to explain the Republican Party's behavior
- Includes interviews and insights from prominent political figures
- Exposes media double standards in treating political parties
- Offers a hopeful message and call to action for preserving democracy
- Well-researched and fact-based arguments
- Engaging and easy-to-read writing style
- Highlights effective communication strategies for combating political misinformation
- Provides ammunition for political discussions with undecided voters
- Offers a comprehensive critique of Republican tactics and strategies
Things people didn't like as much about this book
- May be seen as preaching to the choir, unlikely to be read by Republicans
- Lacks in-depth analysis of why Republicans behave the way they do
- Doesn't offer many concrete solutions to the problems it presents
- Some readers may find the content repetitive if they follow the author's other work
- The audiobook version has an awkward reading of the foreword
- Contains more footnotes than some readers may find necessary
- May be viewed as partisan by some readers
- Could be seen as overly critical without enough balance
- Might be distressing for readers sensitive to political negativity
- Some may find it too brief for the complexity of the topics covered
