HOMO POLITICUS The Strange and Scary Tribes that Run Our Government

Fans of Dana Milbank's often cutting columns in the WASHINGTON POST will no doubt enjoy this inside-the-Beltway look at the creatures that thrive in our nation's capital. But like many good column ideas that get stretched into books, the jokes wear thin relatively quickly. Fortunately, Milbank's familiarity with some of Washington's more eccentric and spectacular figures keeps listeners entertained. He's equally scathing in his comments on politicians and their supporters on both sides of the aisle. Johnny Heller provides a clear and serviceable narration. His pacing and diction are, as usual, strong, but his voice does not vary much through the narrative, making it hard for the listener to remain engaged over long stretches. J.B.B. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine [Published: AUGUST 2008]