Couldn't make it past the first chapter. The snark seemed more like name-dropping than anything else and I didn't really like the writing style. ( )

A detailed critique of Washington's love of itself and the egos that govern and the egos of those who cover them. Oddly enough, written by a major member of that insider press club. Maybe too "inside baseball" for some, but an interesting look at politics and the Washington press.

Leibovich writes with a good sense of humor sometimes pretending not to be as self aware as he actually is.

A good read if you are into this sort of thing. Which not everyone is.

Also, I assume I'm related to the author, but have no idea how. ( )

I confess to not reading "This Town" completely, having fast-forwarded and skimmed over the middle of the book. The author, Mark Leibovich, writes about the inner workings of Washington insiders, from the usual suspects including the most powerful politicians and media faces, down to lower tiered behind-the-scenes individuals such as a press aide of California Congressman Darrell Issa.
Unfortunately, I'm among the 85% who hold a negative approval rating of Congress, especially over these past several years, and reading more about their inner workings, their posturing, their craving for power and attention, only reinforces the negative for me.
However, true political wonks may find this entertaining, since Leibovich provides many examples and stories in his book.
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Leibovich was essentially leaning over telling all these stories in our ear and then returning to take his place in "This Town" ( )

Leibovich sometimes crosses the line, but in the main his book is sidesplittingly funny, especially for those of us who have rubbed shoulders with some of the luminaries described -- and skewered -- in "This Town." Must reading for the career-minded Washingtonian who wants to suck up his or her way to glory. ( )