Apex Review Of The Page (Gordon Osmond)

March 18, 2016 - PRLog -- The Page

Gordon Osmond

Wordzworth Publishing

ISBN: 9781783240364

Reviewed By Michael Wilson

Official Apex Reviews Rating:   5 Stars

Though White House interns became worldwide fodder under the presidency of Bill Clinton, not much is generally known about congressional pages. Author and playwright Gordon Osmond aims to change all that, though, with his skillfully crafted latest offering, The Page.

Readers are invited to view the inner workings of the Senate through the eyes of 16-year-old Cam Lovett, who is chosen to serve as a page (a not-so-glorified intern) to an embattled senator - inspired by his own ulterior personal motives. Though crafted as a satirical farce, The Page offers an eye-opening glimpse into the realities of the American legislative branch. In masterful fashion, Osmond highlights for the reader just why so many people proverbially "love sausage, but hate watching it get made." Despite its noble, upright depictions in movies, television, and history, the American political system is every bit as flawed as the individuals who espouse it. Though young, Cam deftly maneuvers his way through this system, getting quite the informal "education" along the way.

Engrossingly revealing, The Page is a thoroughly enjoyable read. Highly recommended.