Original SinOriginal Sin
What it's about
An account of Joe Biden's decision to run for reelection despite mounting evidence of his decline, and his team's efforts to hide it.
Why it's worth reading
It spent two weeks at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list.
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By the numbers
- Readers6 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller41 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
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Is Original Sin worth reading?
Yes. It spent two weeks at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It ranks #2,947 of the 3,056 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 54.4 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Original Sin about?
An account of Joe Biden's decision to run for reelection despite mounting evidence of his decline, and his team's efforts to hide it.
How long does it take to read Original Sin?
About 9 hours (352 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Original Sin?
If you liked it, try Peril by Bob Woodward and Robert Costa, Fear: Trump in the White House by Bob Woodward or Rage by Bob Woodward.