PositiveThe New York Times Book ReviewWe all have that one friend who has the rare ability to make us laugh, not just over cocktails or brunch, but even under the direst of circumstances. A friend whose dry wit, touching on everything from electoral politics to women’s equality, is more than just banter: It also punctuates intellectual points and helps frame opinions. That’s what it feels like to read Alexandra Petri’s new book ... In her signature sarcastic style, she masterfully cloaks the absurdism of modern reality in farce ... Whether or not you’re familiar with Petri, you will be pleasantly surprised by her expanding repertoire of droll mockery on our current state of affairs, bringing a much-needed perspective to the male-dominated genre of political satire. We’re living in a time when our national intellect is as suppressed as our voter turnout. Maybe, by forcing us to face everything that’s wrong, this book will encourage some of us to make it right.