Oath of Office

by Steven J. Kirsch

President-elect Jonathan Starr, the first Jewish president, is kidnapped on the morning of his victory, and a constitutional loophole may prevent him from taking office, leaving the country in a dangerous state of limbo

Mass Market Paperback

First published August 12, 1988

Reviews

[Mike · Rating 1 out of 5]

Horrifically dull. The details were mind numbing of the political machinations. The kidnapping was implausible. But, on the bright side, I would painstakingly read this at bedtime and would fall asleep quickly. Great book for insomniacs.

[KJH · Rating 1 out of 5]

Trite. Lewd. Unrealistic.

I realize this was written decades before the Me Too movement, but the main character, President-Elect Jonathan Starr, telling his wife “I’m going to rape you.” as if that is somehow romantic or sexy is quite appalling.

I do, however, appreciate the author’s broad vocabulary and knowledge regarding the subject matter, in addition to well-researched details.