From the very first page of The President, the reader has the impression to be facing something new and fresh, and this impression keeps alive until the very last page of the work.

A fast-paced, punchy and poignant prose mix with a more essay-like side, giving light to a brilliant combination. Stewart is amazing in his characters’ creation, but he is also remarkable in his ability to depict a fictional world with many points in common with the real one. Last but not least, the philosophical, political and sociological message lying beneath the story leaves space to more and more interpretations.

Duncan, a truly remarkable man, is far away from today’s sterile image of world leaders. His Latin aphorisms and penchant for good red wine make him ever more human, likeable and respectable as the book goes on, and the same is true of all the other characters.

Stewart’s novel contains essential features: a principled protagonist, a worthy cause, and perhaps most importantly, a clear message. His incorporation of the work of Henry George, the political economist, gives the novel both a solid backbone and an extra twist, making it an even more enjoyable and enlightening read.

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"This is an unusual book in that it is enjoyable and entertaining fictional reading which simultaneously outlines simple but feasible economic solutions to the USA’;s problems. It is surprisingly appropriate at this moment to the dilemma which is being faced by the world and the American people in particular.

John Stewart shows extraordinary powers of subtle perception of character.

The courage and words of this fictitious president are quite moving at times. The book left me quite uplifted at the end. Excellent."

-By Hm Harper