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Title: No Way to Treat a First Lady
Author: Christopher Buckley
Narrator: Grover Gardner
Format: Unabridged
Length: 8 hrs and 21 mins
Language: English
Release date: 12-11-03
Publisher: Books on Tape
Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 390 votes
Genres: Fiction, Humor
Publisher's Summary:
One of this country's leading political satirists dangles before us a tantalizing novel whose protagonist has a great deal in common with a recent First Lady. Beth MacIntyre, First Lady of the United States, has been charged with the murder of her husband, a Presidential Lothario of the first water. She is accused of throwing a historic Paul Revere spittoon during a bedroom spat, putting an unfortunately fatal dent in the President's lust-filled head. The Attorney General has no choice but to put her on trial for assassination. However, Beth has a secret weapon at her disposal: the flashiest lawyer in the country, an unabashed high-priced shyster, whom she loved while they were in law school together. She chose power then; now will she choose him?
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Critic Reviews:
"A wild romp of silliness and irreverence that's sure to please political junkies." (Booklist)
"This clever, gleeful satire...sets a high comic standard." (The New York Times)
Members Reviews:
Buckley has no endgame
This was the first Buckley novel I have listened to, but since then have listened to two others. Each one starts off with a great premise and loads of roman a clef characters, countries, etc.
But this one, like the other two, peters out at the end.
The author knows how to set up the situation, but once having written himself into a corner, doesn't know how to get out.
It's as if he suddenly realized that the manuscript is due and so he ends if without any of the cleverness and care taken in the beginning of the book.
But as pure ear-candy, it's not that bad. And the narrator of this book is quite good.
Super
It is a laugh riot. Just enjoy. Amazing. Do not think too much, use your book credit on this it is worth more then 2 of them!
Totally irreverent, hilarously funny
If there is a single American value, belief or icon that isn't parodied, teased and lampooned in this book, I missed it. Buckley takes aim at every sacred cow grazing in comtemporary America. Some miss the mark, many make you smile, a few lead to out loud laughter. The surprising thing about this book was the story. The unfortunate President was a not too thinly disguised combination of JFK and Bill Clinton with a Hillary look alike, including the law degree, as the First Lady. Marilyn Monroe shows up in a strong supporting role. Buckley is even able to morph a sleazy lawyer into a sympathetic character. While all this sounds like a cast for the theater of the absurd satire, it developed into a real page turner. My biggest surprise is that I got totally involved in the story, and the smiles, laughs and groans became a pleasant bonus.
It is certainly not great literature but then again not much is. It is a nice respite for the compulsive mystery/thriller addict.
Buckley Is As Funny As He Is Original
I love Buckley's novels because they are entirely unique, extremely witty and always keep me up late finishing them. It may be true that the novels rarely end as cleverly as they begin, but the ride is well worth it!
Entertaining and funny
This was an enjoyable trip into the private life of the President and First Lady. I found myself laughing out loud while listening. The mix of mystery and light hearted comedy was very refreshing and entertaining.