I read this book to its release in 2002, and I just read it in 2005 ... and he kept all its freshness analysis. I devoured so quickly. Eric Zemmour (which I do not necessarily like the political positioning) has the meaning of the formula. It is certainly a journalist but is not limited to the usual journalistic jargon. As a sculptor, he gradually cuts a very accurate picture of the personality of Chirac. It actually shows that Chirac has no certainty, no ideology, no principles. This flexibility, linked to a great power of work, survivability and ease to "kill" their opponents without any qualms, allowed him to cross the decades climbing the echelons of power. With almost an inferiority complex he flatters his interlocutors, the charm, manipulate without ever revealing anything. In a few brushstrokes Zemmour also profiles politicians (and there are a number of right and left) who crossed paths with Chirac. I really liked the comparison with Pasqua and with Jospin. Behind the ruthless criticism of Zemmour, we feel a genuine admiration for the Animal Chirac policy, and almost a certain tenderness. There is actually no great revelations in this book and some key elements are "forgotten" (Freemasonry, links with Dassault, with the nuclear lobby ...) A stunning playback complemented by other ...
