Book · 2020 · Fiction, alternative history
Rodham
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They're doing an alternate reality Hillary Clinton universe oh my god I'm not kidding on Hulu and it's called Rodham.
Why people recommend it
Rodham by Curtis Sittenfeld is an imaginative alternative history novel that explores what might have happened to Hillary Clinton's life and career had she declined a marriage proposal from Bill Clinton. The book generated significant anticipation and critical discussion across various media. On The Book Review podcast, Alexander Alter discussed the novel prior to its release, highlighting Sittenfeld's track record of reimagining the lives of prominent political figures, following her previous work centered on former First Lady Laura Bush. Dwight Garner and Gilbert Cruz later revisited the novel on the podcast, reflecting on Garner's published review of the book and examining its bold premise. Outside of the literary review space, Tim Pool discussed the alternate-reality premise on Timcast IRL, noting the adaptation and cultural chatter surrounding the Clinton universe depicted in the story. Together, these conversations underscored the book's provocative premise, blending political speculation with Sittenfeld's signature character-driven narrative style to spark widespread debate among reviewers, political commentators, and general readers alike regarding power, choice, and public legacy.
Every mention
Alexandra Alter and another book people are really looking forward to is Curtis sfi's new novel rodom which is an alternati… 1
“and another book people are really looking forward to is Curtis sfi's new novel rodom which is an alternative history of Hillary Clinton's life how it might have turned out if she had not accepted Bill Clinton's marriage proposal so she's done the first lady or former first lady Laura Bush now she's doing an almost president or would be”
Dwight Garner you know I reviewed rodom Hillary rodom Clinton 1
“you know I reviewed rodom Hillary rodom Clinton”
Gilbert Cruz I talked about Curtis sfi's new novel rodom 1
“I talked about Curtis sfi's new novel rodom”
Mentioned on the show without a named speaker1
“they're doing an alternate reality Hillary Clinton universe oh my god I'm not kidding on Hulu and it's called Rodham”
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“and those of you who know Curtis sittenfeld probably know her from prep and from American Wife and from rodom her book about Hillary Clinton”