POLITICAL ANIMAL
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Ben Bergin, who doesn’t want to be in love or in politics, finds himself in both. When not penning half-truths or no-truths for public consumption, he fantasizes about doing something brave, pure, heroic. His boss, Senate candidate Arnie Schecter, embodies everything that Bergin dislikes about politics and the Democratic Party, yet Bergin doesn’t have it in him to walk away—or does he? Meanwhile he’s falling for Calliope Berkowitz, a coworker who might just be more than he can handle.
PRAISE FOR POLITICAL ANIMAL
“A marvelously savvy novel, its cynicism and hilarity only partly masking its underlying seriousness. The book’s vividly drawn characters navigate a morally ambiguous social and political landscape that’s both scary and fascinating, for them and us.” --Richard Russo
“A hilarious debut…This unlikely love story wins my vote.” --Entertainment Weekly
“Consistently funny and sometimes hilarious. Even better, this briskly paced debut does an admirable job of grappling with the political complexities of race and the death penalty and the problems facing the American left.” --New York Observer
“A hip, smart, and funny behind-the-scenes look at the raucously murky milieu of a high-stakes campaign headquarters…Mizner uproariously captures the incipient insanity inherent in both courting and campaigning. An endearing and irreverent love story. --Booklist
“A young speechwriter meets the unlikely woman of his dreams during campaign season in Mizner's sharp, very funny novel… A deftly handled blend of romance and politics, this is a smart and fun debut.” --Publisher’s Weekly