All the Kings Men

All the Kings Men, by Robert Penn Warren is the story of a political icon in the 1930's. Rising from a poverty-stricken home to become governor of the state was not an easy life. Politics is a game of willpower and manipulation, not ideals (Warren 30). Willie puts forth a great deal of energy into keeping his powerful political position. By the use of blackmail and bullying, he coaxes his enemies into submission. His most fearful …

…n twist a person into being something they once despised. I can't say I enjoyed reading and learning about the fundamentals of a politician, but I did enjoy the way the author wrote the book. He would often depict little stories to make his point. They sometimes had no relation to the topic or to what was going on. The next time I read a book I would definitely consider one by Robert Penn Warren.