Rodham

Curtis Sittenfeld’s Rodham is a sharp, clever work of alternative history that imagines a world in which Hillary Rodham never married Bill Clinton. Through this premise, Sittenfeld explores ambition, sexism, public scrutiny, and the compromises women are expected to make. The novel is both satire and serious political commentary, balancing humour with genuine emotional insight. Sittenfeld creates a protagonist who is complex, flawed, and deeply human, while examining how power reshapes identity and relationships. It is a bold, addictive, and surprisingly tender reimagining of political possibility.