Grover Cleveland

This was a solid book about our 22nd and 24th president. In terms of the book itself, I have to say that I found it somewhat dull, but perhaps that has as much to do with Cleveland himself, as the text. Cleveland's presidency is one of those that is not terribly memorable, as he was one of those who did not do very much with the power he had, letting Congress dictate the agenda for the terms he was in office.

On a side note, I listened to this on audio and found it to be odd in terms of production. The narrator seemed out of place, having a serious voice that would work in a spy-action thriller, but not in a presidential biography. Also, in a weird stylistic choice, they begin and close every chapter with flute music. It seemed out of place to me, as I wondered why they chose such a light tune and sounding instrument juxtaposed with the serious voice of the narrator.

In either case, this book is good, but not one I will remember in a week. I give it a two out of five.