Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Since it was written in a time when the English was somewhat different in America, the reader must adjust to the way Lewis wrote the book. However, old-timey sayings aside, this is an incredible piece of fiction. It Can't Happen Here parallels what an American regime, like that of Adolph Hitler's in Germany would be like as it unfolded. The main character is a small town newspaper editor, who enjoys his life and the way things have gone in his town and state, for much of his life. Doremus Jessup, the main character, is even able to convince himself to stay out of the way of an administration that becomes more and more authoritative and dictatorial. Unfortunately, things develop rapidly around the country and the regime's bad deeds end up in Doremus' town and he's no longer able to ignore it. The ease at which this turns from a cozy and sleepy small town to outright war on any critical voice is quite drastic. There is tension and unease sprinkled here and there, but the reality hits Doremus and when it does, he starts to act in any way he can. The country is virtually a loss and men like Doremus, who just wanted to enjoy what they had accomplished in life and not become overly political, became the ones that begin the resistance. I'll say no more, so nothing is given away. I read this book over two days time and could not put it down. This is quite simply one of the most remarkable and prescient books I have read in years. I highly recommend this as a Political Science expert and policy analyst. Thanks to my view of the world, this book was both chilling and thought provoking.