The cover's fabulous, and the book is an audacious, no-holds-barred account of what goes on in the corridors of power. The author's absolutely uncaring of how obviously his characters resemble you-know-who, and you have to admire him for it. The thrill of the race is fabulous, even when you know how it's going to end. The rampant unbelievable corruption, the callousness of those accountable, and their God complex given birth by the access to unadulterated power – all of it makes a heady cocktail. Even though the book takes time to really start running, thanks to the extended background padding of the characters, it more than makes up for it through its second half. The writing adequately supports the plot. Finally. Go for it without a moment's doubt.