The book covers the space of one year, during which three and a half different premiers served the province. Turmoil, indeed! Mr. MacLeod, who is a political reporter for the largest newspaper in Newfoundland and Labrador has a witty (but not glib) engaging writing style. He also states in the introduction that the book should be read as one would read a letter or an email from a friend, for that is where the initial idea for this grew from. It has a personal feel to it, and it certainly is not dry reading, or 'tough sledding' as they say around here.

What I liked about this book is that it was a behind-the-scenes look at elections, campaigns, leadership races and so on. It was a busy year for politics and Mr. MacLeod covers it all. I found it especially insightful when it comes to the three main parties and how differently they run their campaigns, such as the use of 'hospitality suites' where a lot of free booze is available to entice more supporters over to the candidate's side.

Essentially, [b:Turmoil, as Usual: Politics in Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Road to the 2015 Election|28215023|Turmoil, as Usual Politics in Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Road to the 2015 Election|James McLeod|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/book/50x75-a91bf249278a81aabab721ef782c4a74.png|48242811] is a book for politically minded Newfoundlanders, but for anybody interested in politics (or like me, very little interest), the human dynamics, and the absurdities of it all, then this book will prove to be an enjoyable, informative read.