As with all audiobook reviews this posting will address two aspects, content & presentation.
Let's start with presentation. The introduction and epilogue are narrated by the author. The content between that is done by George Newbern. His voice doesn't distract from the seriousness of the material nor does he read in a dry, monotone style. His voice is pleasant and his tone of voice and inflection makes this an easy listen.
Now the content....
This is one of the worst books ever!! Not because it is badly written but the exact opposite. It is well written and detailed. Where it can't be it is explained why information can't be addressed. It is the infuriating nature of the content that is so bad. It lays open the investigation of Trump, his campaign, and the actions of Russia. And what it found should horrify and anger you.
If you knew at the time Barr was full of shit when he presented his interpretation of the report this will confirm how right you were. The people who worked on the investigation worked under incredibly challenging circumstances. But they did the most thorough job they could given the road blocks Trump and his sycophants placed in their way.
It was interesting to get this inside view on the investigation and to hear from someone involved explain what happened and what was really found.
Weissmann ends with some ideas on how to prevent this kind of interference from happening again. But he concludes that the damage is so great that it will be incredibly difficult and in some cases require law or constitution changes. I don't feel much hope that the damage isn't already done to such a great degree that it won't be fixed for many years if ever. Outside influences have been given an in and it will be beyond difficult to get them out. Proven by the fact that as I write this we are being internally attacked by Russian hackers and have no idea as to the extent of this intrusion and harm done.
This is worth your time reading or listening to.
(Finished December 24, 2020)
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