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Rating: ★★★☆☆ (3/5)
Genre: True Crime, Political History, Legal Document, American Politics, Nonfiction

Book Review:
''Clinton: The Starr Report'' is not a book in the traditional sense but the raw, unfiltered publication of one of the most explosive legal and political documents in modern American history. Compiled by Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr, this report meticulously details the evidence and allegations that led to the impeachment of President Bill Clinton in 1998.

Its content is graphic, explicit, and unsparing in its account of Clinton's relationship with White House intern Monica Lewinsky and the subsequent attempts to conceal it. The report's clinical, legalistic tone starkly contrasts with the sensational nature of its subject matter, making for a uniquely jarring reading experience. It covers the charges of perjury, obstruction of justice, and abuse of power with exhaustive (and often exhausting) detail.

As a piece of history, it is indispensable for understanding the Clinton impeachment saga, the limits of presidential power, and a watershed moment in American media and politics. However, it is important to approach it as a primary source document—a prosecutorial argument—rather than a balanced narrative. For scholars, journalists, and true crime or political history enthusiasts, this is a vital record. For the general reader, it is a stark, often uncomfortable glimpse into a presidency under siege.