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Reviewer Rank: 31,729 - Total Helpful Votes: 3 of 3
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As an undergraduate student studying constitutional law, I found this book an excellent introduction into the court politics. O'Brien writes and organizes his book in a coherent way, allowing for the maximum material absorption coupled with intriguing facts and footnotes. "Storm Center" reveals the court as a human and error-prone institution evolving over time into a kind of super-legislation, becoming at the same time both more independent and intertwined in regard to the other two branches. Overall, an enjoyable read for anyone willing to peak at the kitchen of law.
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Wow, what a read; to begin: Franken sets-up the book great from the beginning. He lets the reader know WHAT'S UP right from the start. Franken makes fun of and exposes, using facts and verifiable citations, the ultra-conservative far right media. My favorite parts in the book include O'Reilly's 2 Peabodys, his book, the trip to Bob Jones University (hillarious), and most of all Wolfowitz's comment regarding "Clinton's military." The book is well researched and arguments are well supported. Does it have a liberal bias? Just a slight bit. If you are a conservative, it is going to be a challange to refute a lot of the claims made in the book. But I'm sure that you can find a… Read more
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This was my second book by the author, after "Night Over Water," and I was not disappointed. The two books are not similar at all, except in their quality of writing and very engaging plot. Characters are well developed and a reader can relate. "A Dangerous Fortune" has to do with English upper-class society, intrigues, banking system, inheritance issues, love, lust, deception, and more deception. A fantastic read. Highly recommend.
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