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The Deepest State: A Satirical Epic
A conspiracy so vast, so immense, so epic. Donald Trump. Ivanka Trump. Hillary Clinton. Oprah. Barack Obama. Paul Ryan. Joe Biden. John Kerry. And a cast of thousands as the story behind the headlines you can't believe is exposed. Part political thriller, part soap opera, partially insane. The Deepest State was a viral hit - and this edition has the EXCLUSIVE, never before seen short story, "Enter the Bidenverse." Here's what they're saying about The Deepest "One of the greatest threads in Twitter history" – Richard Metzger "An amazing read" – A. Whitney Brown "Just keeps getting more amazing" – Jon Cryer "Amazing well written and riveting" – Merrill Markoe "This… is glorious" – Joy Reid "Epic, epic thread" – Jill Lawrence "A Twitter thread for the ages" – Marsha Warfield "Fucking brilliant" – Jeff Jarvis "Fantastic." – Steven Boyer "The most gorgeous thing I have read in a long time" – Penelope Patsuris "Good times" – Eliza Skinner "Comedy gold" – PJ Manney
46 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 24, 2018
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January 12, 2021
This thing sucked balls. On the one hand, it was incomprehensible and not enjoyable, but on the other hand, Oliver Willis sure showed he knows the proper punchline to use about a lot politicians! It was bad.
February 2, 2018
So much fun!
This fun little story began on Oliver Willis' Twitter feed and kept growing. It's a glimpse into the inner workings of the Deepest State ever, where Hillary, Barack, Michelle, Bill, Biden, and others work to take down Team Trump.
It's just what the doctor ordered to chase away cloudy skies and dreary news cycles!
This fun little story began on Oliver Willis' Twitter feed and kept growing. It's a glimpse into the inner workings of the Deepest State ever, where Hillary, Barack, Michelle, Bill, Biden, and others work to take down Team Trump.
It's just what the doctor ordered to chase away cloudy skies and dreary news cycles!
March 4, 2018
The Deepest State by Oliver Willis is described by the author as a satirical epic. This makes me think I don’t know what an epic is. Because I like satire and really, really like political satire, I borrowed this book from Kindle Unlimited (KU). If I don’t like it, I’ll just remove it from my ten-book borrowed cue and it won’t cost me anything. This 46-page short read was published in 2018. With political satire, I think it important to keep publication dates in mind. To restate the obvious, things with The Donald move fast as do the interpretations that derive from Donald Events.
In a prologue, a side-lined Biden begins our story as he recalls the glory days of being a special operations hero and model for all action heroes to emulate. He especially remembered rescuing John Kerry from a jungle prison. It was good that Kerry had remembered to bring arrows. But that was long ago.
In the present, it seems that there might really be a conspiracy to unseat The Donald. Who would have suspected that Pence was an Obama agent? It is no surprise the Clintons are in play. Even Melania loved The Donald’s pain. But Oprah? How did she figure into this? And who would have suspected Kelly Anne and The Vlad?
The distaff side seems to be on top in this story of conspiracy and who really runs the world. Even Boris Johnson, the Queen (England, not the rock group) and Theresa May have a role. As does Steve Bannon.
This is a fun short read but be sure to bring your cultural references. It helps to know a bit of history. This is not a book for learners of English as a Second Language. Still, it is fun for those who love to poke fun at the powers that be, the powers that were, and the powers who think they are powers (even though unelected and not chosen by anyone other than themselves).
In a prologue, a side-lined Biden begins our story as he recalls the glory days of being a special operations hero and model for all action heroes to emulate. He especially remembered rescuing John Kerry from a jungle prison. It was good that Kerry had remembered to bring arrows. But that was long ago.
In the present, it seems that there might really be a conspiracy to unseat The Donald. Who would have suspected that Pence was an Obama agent? It is no surprise the Clintons are in play. Even Melania loved The Donald’s pain. But Oprah? How did she figure into this? And who would have suspected Kelly Anne and The Vlad?
The distaff side seems to be on top in this story of conspiracy and who really runs the world. Even Boris Johnson, the Queen (England, not the rock group) and Theresa May have a role. As does Steve Bannon.
This is a fun short read but be sure to bring your cultural references. It helps to know a bit of history. This is not a book for learners of English as a Second Language. Still, it is fun for those who love to poke fun at the powers that be, the powers that were, and the powers who think they are powers (even though unelected and not chosen by anyone other than themselves).
February 17, 2018
A silly and fun little enterprise, The Deepest State reprises some satirical twitter threads Oliver Willis (@owillis) shared with his followers. It's funny. It was fun to follow on twitter. I'm not sure if "you had to be there" to really enjoy it, but I doubt it. Anyway, it's a cheap read. Go ahead; you know you want to.
October 6, 2018
A break from the maddness
Needing a break from the all to real world of politics right now I found Willie's book of craziness just the right thing. It was so much madness of a fun kind. Poking fun at the total insanity of what passes for politics now. For a quick read to brighten your day and make you laugh out loud.
Needing a break from the all to real world of politics right now I found Willie's book of craziness just the right thing. It was so much madness of a fun kind. Poking fun at the total insanity of what passes for politics now. For a quick read to brighten your day and make you laugh out loud.
February 2, 2018
Loads of fun!
In a time when you are sometimes afraid to turn on the television for fear that we’ve entered WWIII via tweet, this was just plain fun. I always enjoy seeing what Oliver has to say, and I hope to see Part II of this saga in the near future.
In a time when you are sometimes afraid to turn on the television for fear that we’ve entered WWIII via tweet, this was just plain fun. I always enjoy seeing what Oliver has to say, and I hope to see Part II of this saga in the near future.
April 17, 2018
Absolutely hysterical!
Oliver you have outdone yourself! Unfortunately I felt like it was real. Kinda messed me up. My husband thought I was nuts laughing out loud every few minutes. Bannon and McConnell bit was my favorite. Will Mother be he same?
Oliver you have outdone yourself! Unfortunately I felt like it was real. Kinda messed me up. My husband thought I was nuts laughing out loud every few minutes. Bannon and McConnell bit was my favorite. Will Mother be he same?
December 5, 2018
Very fun read!
Listen, if you think we're rolling down the rails on a crazy train with this administration, this is the read for you. A quick and easy read that's fun and smart.
I can't wait until the second part.
Listen, if you think we're rolling down the rails on a crazy train with this administration, this is the read for you. A quick and easy read that's fun and smart.
I can't wait until the second part.
January 26, 2018
Unrealized Potential
So much humor potential unrealized. What started as a twitter thread and turned into a book could have been amazing if just tied together with a plot.
So much humor potential unrealized. What started as a twitter thread and turned into a book could have been amazing if just tied together with a plot.
January 26, 2018
A fun short read originally published on Twitter describing a global political conspiracy that is so far fetched that in today's climate it almost seems possible.
January 28, 2018
Please, please let there be an episode 2.
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February 5, 2018Without a sequel, I don’t know how to rate this one. Come on Oprah! You’d have to read this free book and try to figure out all the satire. And it all started from a Twitter feed.
April 23, 2018
Too funny.
Somewhere Joe Biden is telling Kerry & BO to read this, but hoping that MO & Jill don't tell Oprah.
Somewhere Joe Biden is telling Kerry & BO to read this, but hoping that MO & Jill don't tell Oprah.
March 14, 2018
Very funny. So appropriate.
March 17, 2018
Best story to come out of twitter ever!
I need more! So fun to ready . Really love what Oliver Willis has done -it all started with a tweet
I need more! So fun to ready . Really love what Oliver Willis has done -it all started with a tweet
April 2, 2018
Fast fun read.
Nice visiting with the old team. Very creative start to ... some story. I am looking forward to further episodes.
Nice visiting with the old team. Very creative start to ... some story. I am looking forward to further episodes.
April 11, 2018
READ. THIS. 😂😂😂😂😂
I love this short story. It is funny as hell and I can't wait for the sequel!!! I laughed so hard! Totally worth your time if you enjoy satire!
I love this short story. It is funny as hell and I can't wait for the sequel!!! I laughed so hard! Totally worth your time if you enjoy satire!
April 16, 2018
Quick funny read
Hope there is a sequel! This one read fast and funny! Liked it a lot. Biden's the MAN! ALL HAIL HYDRA
Hope there is a sequel! This one read fast and funny! Liked it a lot. Biden's the MAN! ALL HAIL HYDRA
April 28, 2018
Mr. Willis weaves a good story
I got such a kick out of the scene changes and the pace of the story. I can't wait to read the rest of it!
I got such a kick out of the scene changes and the pace of the story. I can't wait to read the rest of it!
October 11, 2018
Short read. Novel approach. Very funny.
January 1, 2019
Hilarious send up of politics and conspiracies in our time. Literally laughed out loud multiple times. Highly recommend to anyone who follows politics.
January 1, 2019
This book is hilarious. But I was wrong to expect it would make sense in book form.
March 19, 2019
Hilariously tragic and all too real
March 31, 2019
Definitely an odd book
A short, shake your head, cynical “epic” incorporating current political characters, out of character. Very clever. It’s short, it’s on KU, why not read it?
A short, shake your head, cynical “epic” incorporating current political characters, out of character. Very clever. It’s short, it’s on KU, why not read it?
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October 10, 2019Terribly funny--terrible because of the reality behind the humor; if only the characters _were_fictional.
November 8, 2019
Hilarious and cathartic.
The world would be a better place if this book were true. And for all I know, it is.
I really needed to read this at this point in our nation’s history.
The world would be a better place if this book were true. And for all I know, it is.
I really needed to read this at this point in our nation’s history.
February 15, 2020
Perfect
I followed this as it happened on Twitter and rereading it was a joy. It is a lovely political satire.
I followed this as it happened on Twitter and rereading it was a joy. It is a lovely political satire.
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