The story gathers breakneck velocity and intensity, ending perhaps too abruptly (and, perhaps, pointing the way to a sequel). But hilarious and terrifying by turns, it's a sumptuous interweaving of narrative, characterization, speculation, and argument that joins The Ghost Writer (1979) and Operation Shylock (1993) at the summit of Roth's achievement. An almost unbelievably rich book, and another likely major prizewinner.
Kirkus Reviews' take on Philip Roth's The Plot Against America gets bonus points for echoing my belief that The Ghost Writer is Roth's best. And, yes, I am downright giddy to read this book.
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