false 13363515 541416 5527 0156004801 9780156004800 447 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1251896537m/5527.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1251896537s/5527.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5527.All_the_King_s_Men 4.09 4402 All the King's Men tells the story of Willie Stark, a southern-fried politician who builds support by appealing to the common man and playing dirty politics with the best of the back-room deal-makers. Though Stark quickly sheds his idealism, his right-hand man, Jack Burden -- who narrates the story -- retains it and proves to be a thorn in the new governor's side. Stark becomes a successful leader, but at a very high price, one that eventually costs him his life. The award-winning book is a play of politics, society and personal affairs, all wrapped in the cloak of history.]]> 3736 4.08 5437 572 1946 5 2 false Fri Oct 03 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Wed Jan 23 23:03:58 -0800 2008 Sun Oct 05 10:04:14 -0700 2008 2 more...]]>