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Review - The Room Where It Happened (Audiobook)
John Bolton's memoir comes alive when heard rather than read, and the narration delivers every punch with a gravitas that only an experienced voice can bring. The book is a "scathing and revelatory" look at the Trump presidency from someone who spent 453 days in the very room where decisions were made. As you listen, Bolton's tone shifts seamlessly between sober analysis and sharp wit, making the long stretches of policy detail feel like a front-row seat to Washington's most chaotic season.
What makes this audiobook stand out is how it captures the constant rush that defined the Oval Office. Bolton describes the President as "addicted to chaos," a man whose primary goal was re-election even if it meant jeopardizing national security. The story unfolds with the immediacy of real-time reporting: from Syria's chemical attacks in Douma to the whirlwind of crises that followed, every episode feels urgent and urgent. You hear Bolton's frustration when he notes how impeachment focused too narrowly on Ukraine, ignoring a broader pattern of missteps across foreign policy.
The narration brings out the humor buried beneath the heavy subject matter. Bolton's observations about Washington's internal politics-how senior officials maneuvered, how allies were treated like "friends" and then abandoned-are delivered with a dry sarcasm that keeps the listener engaged even during dense policy explanations. The audio format also allows you to pick up on tonal cues: the slight inflection when he describes Trump's relationship with foreign leaders, or the pause before recounting the "bizarre road to impeachment." These subtle shifts give listeners an extra layer of insight into Bolton's experience.
The book is not merely a list of events; it is an argument that the U.S. lost opportunities in dealing with China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea because of a president who treated foreign policy like a real-estate deal-personal relationships over principles. Bolton's seasoned perspective, having served under Reagan, Bush 41, and Bush 43, adds credibility to his claims, and he uses the audio medium to emphasize how different this presidency felt.
In summary, The Room Where It Happened is a compelling audiobook that offers an inside look at one of America's most controversial administrations. Bolton's narrative voice, combined with his sharp analysis and occasional humor, makes for a gripping listening experience that will intrigue anyone interested in the real workings of power behind the White House doors.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience