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The Mueller Report: Graphic Novel

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I loved this book because it was in graphic novel form. That is my preferred book format to read anything that is like a legal report. For those who don't want to read a long legalese riddled report, it could work. It did for me. This is a great way to get the gist of the report without having to slog through the original, or for anyone that just needs a refresher on the main points of the investigation.

I bought it for my public library..

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My rating is more a reflection of the illustrations than the content. The content is fine & I think a great way to present the content of the report to the masses in a simplified, explanatory way. The illustrations were just not my thing. It was far too newspaper, political cartoon in its style & that is just not my thing.

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Much more entertaining than the actual Mueller Report. Although it is a graphic "novel" it is based on the Mueller Report and even contains citations from the actual report. I liked the wry sense of humor throughout the book. I also liked that all the players were identified as they are mentioned.

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This graphic novel was very informative and I found it much easier to read in this format. I would highly recommend that people check this out! I learned a lot from this and I think that everyone needs to read it.

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Ok, I admit it, I have not read the original Mueller Report on which this graphic novel was based. I am a bit of a political news junkie though, so when I saw this book available, I thought I'd take a chance.
Because I haven't read the original, I can't speak to the faithfulness of the translation from report to graphic novel. That being said, I recognized most of what was in this graphic novel from news reports both at the time of the events (the ones that were public) and reports once the document was released. There were sobe bits that were new to me however, and the timeline and 'dramatis personae' at the end were a great help for seeing how it all tied together.
The artwork was a cross between School House Rock and news paper comics with simple back grounds and dialogue telling an equal amount of the sorryi with art. Most of the 'characters' were readily identifiable from their drawings and whenever a new character was introduced, there was always a footnote explaining who they were (which was helpful).
The political slant in the work was undeniable, but the facts were presented with little bias and the tone of the report seemed to be consistent with the tone used. I don't think this book will change any minds unless someone has completely avoided news coverage of the events surrounding the Russian interference in the election, but it would help people to understand what was happening in a logical manner. It is especially timely heading into the 2020 election where some of the same interference seems to be occurring.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the opportunity to read a pre-release copy of this book.

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I really enjoyed this book. I think it is a great way for the average person to be exposed to the major points of the Muller Report. I am somewhat concerned at how much they had to trim to make a concise story, but I believe the authors tried to highlight all major points and provided all relevant information.

Additionally, the artwork is extremely charming and humorous. I especially love the depiction of Trump as a petulant child.

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It's easy to digest I guess. I don't really understand the point. The information is just rehashed in shorter bits and the pictures are boring. Maybe fans of school house rock will like it?

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This graphic novel version of the Mueller Report is a quick and fascinating read for people who want a summary of the 448-page investigation. The footnotes, timeline, and cast of characters help the reader to follow everything.
I could see some people being offended by the way Trump was drawn. Trump looks like a chubby, short child. Most of the other characters are not illustrated in this comical way. I thought of Cartman from South Park while reading some of his outbursts. I also question the rendering of Sarah Sanders. It seemed like the artist purposely made her face look unattractive; like a blob. It didn't look like Sarah Sanders at all. The book would have more credibility if it didn't have this bias. The readers should be able to read the facts of the case and make a judgment for themselves. However, I was pleased to read this adaptation, and I would recommend it to people that are overwhelmed with the length of the original report.

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A wonderful graphic novel that clearly and succinctly lays out the Mueller Report with charming illustrations to accompany it. A great read and a fun time for adults and kids. Definitely recommend!

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When the Mueller Report was first released, I tried to read the whole report. I made it maybe 20 pages. This is a good review of the findings in the Mueller Report that makes it easy to follow. It helped me keep straight who did what during those meetings and who tried to cover it up.

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***Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review***

If only the world got a hold of this version, then they might understand Mueller's findings a little better.

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I'm not sure who was asking for this book, but I can't deny that it did help me sort through all of the various people and events surrounding Mueller's investigation and subsequent report. The timeline and Cast of Characters at the end was especially useful. I can definitely imagine this being read by teens or folks who don't keep a close eye on the news - context is always given when a new individual is introduced.
3.5

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