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Should you read the book 'Fire and Fury' about Donald Trump?

The book "Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House" by Michael Wolff is the biggest literary sensation in a long time, making headlines since it was leaked last week. President Trump's lawyers tried to block its publication; in response, publisher Henry Holt decided to publish "Fire and Fury" four days early. It officially hit shelves Friday.

There are many questions about the book, not the least of which is how much is verifiably true. But it seems to me the simplest question is: Should I read it?

Below, I try to guide you to the answer, after spending a few

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