Blowout

by Rachel Maddow
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Good Books rating 4.17
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  • ID: 2986
  • Added: 2025-10-16
  • Updated: 2025-10-16
  • ISBN: 9781473579774
  • Publisher: Random House
  • Published: 2020-02-06
  • Formats: 1
  • Reviews: 3

Blowout is a groundbreaking investigation by Rachel Maddow that delves into the dark underbelly of the oil and gas industry, exposing its corruption and immense influence on world politics. The book takes readers on a journey from Washington to Siberia, exploring the industry's greed and incompetence, and revealing how it threatens democracy itself. /n/n This is not just a story about oil and gas; it's a wake-up call to stop subsidizing these industries and to fight for transparency. Maddow's incisive reporting uncovers the depth of corruption and greed that permeates the international economy, making it a must-read for anyone concerned about the future of our democracy.

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Gilmore Guide to Books · Catherine · 2020-08-24
Riveting 4.50

A meticulously researched and thorough look at the energy industry and its relationship with Russia. Riveting reading that explores the greed and incompetence of big oil and gas.

This review praises the book for its meticulous research and thorough exploration of the energy industry's impact on the world. The reviewer finds it riveting and notes how it reveals the greed and incompetence of big oil and gas companies. The book is described as a must-read for understanding how the world works, blending fact after fact with a tongue-in-cheek chattiness reminiscent of Maddow's television show.

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    A meticulously researched, thorough look at the energy industry and our relationship with Russia.

    Riveting reading.

    If you want to understand something about how the world works, then a must-read is Blowout, by Rachel Maddow.

The New York Times · 2019-10-30
Fascinating 4.00

A rollickingly well-written book filled with fascinating, exciting, and alarming stories about the impact of the oil and gas industry.

This review highlights the book's engaging writing style and its ability to tell fascinating and alarming stories about the oil and gas industry. The reviewer notes that while the book is not original reporting, it usefully compiles convincing evidence about the industry's impact on democracy and global affairs.

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    A rollickingly well-written book, filled with fascinating, exciting and alarming stories about the impact of the oil and gas industry on the world.

    Though its value is not in original reporting, it usefully compiles the most convincing evidence.

    It is constructed with great care and learning and breadth of vision.

The Bibliophage · 2019-10-12
Engaging 4.00

Despite Maddow's use of fact after researched fact, Blowout retains the tongue-in-cheek chattiness of her television show.

This review appreciates how the book balances serious, well-researched content with Maddow's signature chattiness. The reviewer finds the book engaging and notes that it serves as a public service by compiling important information about the oil and gas industry's impact on democracy and global affairs.

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    Despite Maddow's use of fact after researched fact, Blowout retains the tongue-in-cheek chattiness of her television show.

    Yes, definitely a must-read.

    It is constructed with great care and learning and breadth of vision.

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