It has the makings of high drama. Crisis follows crisis. The problem is that, from Biden’s bleak inauguration to the surprise result of the midterms, we know the story in advance.

A well-sourced look at Biden and his time in power.

Although the book is brimming with novelistic details that Foer collected as he interviewed insiders behind the scenes, there are no especially urgent revelations.

Meticulously researched and consistently insightful.

Overall, the author creates a respectful portrait of a savvy, dedicated politician..

Effusive.