Is ‘O: A Presidential Novel’ any good?
It’s likely you’ve heard about ?O: A Presidential Novel.? The book is a fictional account of the Obama administration ? the author, according to the publisher’s website ? “has been in the room with Obama and wishes to remain anonymous.? But buzz or no buzz, is ?O? any good? Does it reveal anything juicy about Obama? And how is it similar or different from other fictional depictions of real, living presidents and administrations? Patrik Henry Bass, senior editor at Essence Magazine reviews the book.
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