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[Following is the official OnlineBookClub.org review of "A Guided Tour of Mad Men: The Second Season" by Ron Replogle.]

This book chronicles the thirteen episodes of season 2 of Mad Men, a show which takes place in the 1960's and follows the life of Don Draper, the creative director of the Sterling Cooper advertising agency, and is intended to be used to refresh your memory of key plot points and character development that happened in season 2.

This book is short and gets right to its intended purpose, which is to keep you refreshed on what has happened in previous seasons of the show without having to re-watch them. It only takes around 8 pages to cover each episode, but within those few pages it covers the important aspects and gives you insight into the episode. With a book like this the length is a great thing, as you can quickly read it to get refreshed on anything you may have forgotten about.

I enjoyed the way in which this book was written. It was kept short but it included a lot of details and the authors insights into the underlying meanings of certain situations and it never felt as though it was slowing down the pace at which he was recapping the stories. Not only do I think that this is a great way to recap season 2 as you are trying to refresh your memory of what all has happened throughout the series, it is also a good was to quickly get caught up on what is going on if you have not saw the show before and want to hurry in to newer episodes.

This is a great book to have while watching Mad Men to keep yourself refreshed on some of the finer points, and I hope Mr. Replogle continues to come out with more books to cover the rest of the series.

Overall I would give this book 4 out of 4 stars, it is well written and does its job great.

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This book has a lot of interesting details and I did enjoy reading all the parts of your review. This is a wonderful book.

The brevity of the book is undoubtedly one of its strengths. With only around 8 pages per episode, it allows readers to swiftly revisit the crucial aspects of the season without the need to re-watch the episodes. This is particularly helpful for busy viewers or those seeking a quick refresher.

I like that the book was short but had enough details. That speaks the the author's preciseness. Well done on the review.

I love go how the book is short and gives important details on what happened in the season 2 series

This review effectively highlights the book's purpose as a concise refresher for Mad Men season 2. The praise for its brevity and insightful commentary makes it appealing, especially for fans looking to recall key plot points without re-watching. It sounds like a valuable companion for viewers, whether they're revisiting the series or catching up. I’m interested in checking it out!

Dear HateToWin

Thank you for your insightful review of "A Guided Tour of Mad Men: The Second Season" by Ron Replogle. I appreciate your analysis of the book's concise summaries and its effectiveness as both a refresher for fans and an entry point for newcomers.

Your observation about the pacing is spot on; Replogle balances detail and succinctness well, keeping readers engaged. This makes it a valuable resource for anyone revisiting the series or preparing for new episodes.

I support your assessment and share your hope for the future of the remaining seasons.

Thank you for your thoughtful review!

I have not read the Mad men series but definitely sounds interesting and from your review this book sounds like it did the job it was meant to do. Good job on the review.